When it comes to vaccine hesitancy, it may originate out of several things. Vaccine-related myths, rumours, doubts, and the increasing number of breakthrough infections can all contribute to your already-existing scepticism against COVID vaccines.

Additionally, vaccine side effects may also contribute to your trials and tribulations. While it fades away in a day or two, side effects from vaccines can take a toll. But it is only an indication that the vaccines are working, triggering immune responses that help you keep future infections at bay.

In comparison, COVID-19 infections may induce similar immune responses, leading to inflammation and adverse symptoms, which may sometimes aggravate and become more severe.

That said, if you’re still refraining from getting yourself vaccinated due to fear of side effects that you may or may not experience, you must compare the risk of contracting a COVID infection, which is more serious, than experiencing the side effects for a day or two.

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