Contrary to fear and anxiety that trails the taking of the Covid-19 vaccines by some Nigerians, the Federal Government has stated that about 8,000 Nigerians have received their first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines without any adverse effects.
The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib, said this on Monday, March 15th, 2021 in Abuja at the joint national briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19.
He said; “As part of the vaccine launch in the states that occurred last week, over 8,000 Nigerians have been administered the vaccines thus far.”
“We have not received any official report of serious effects from any of those who have been vaccinated but mild side effects such as swelling at the side of the vaccination are expected as this is normal.”
“The agency is working closely with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to monitor any unusual adverse reaction to the vaccines.”
