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COVID-19 vaccine

General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.

The COVID-19 vaccine protects against severe COVID-19. Common side effects are mild: sore arm, tiredness, headache, fever for a day or two.

What it protects against

Severe COVID-19.

Possible side effects

Sore arm, tiredness, headache, fever for a day or two.

Who should not get it

Severe allergy to a component; ask a health worker if unsure.

National immunization schedule

Common questions

What does the covid vaccine prevent?
Severe COVID-19.

What are the side effects of the covid vaccine?
Sore arm, tiredness, headache, fever for a day or two.

Who should not get the covid vaccine?
Severe allergy to a component; ask a health worker if unsure.

When is the covid vaccine given in Nepal?
See the national immunization schedule record for your country.

Learn more / References

SI summary (own words); CDC Vaccine Information Statements as reference

Emergency — call102