WELL DONE CHINA,PAKISTANIS ARE VERY SAFE TO GET DOSE OF COVID VACCINE.LATEST RESERCH ON MYTHS &REALITIES ABOUT COVID19 VACCINE: A MUST READ ARTICLE.

Dear readers as the doses of the COVID-19 vaccine begin to make their way around the world and our beloved country, many people are excited to get the first dose to stop the spread of coronavirus or many others would be skeptical about it administration? Vaccine rumors are plentiful, you hear them from your friends, pseudo experts or see them on social media and hear them through the gossipers. For offsetting such like harassment here in this Article would like to analyse the most common rumors/myths.Like, does the COVID-19 vaccine alter your DNA? Was it rushed through approval, cutting corners when it comes to safety, will it harm your reproduction system , does it carry a chip, will it be better than herd immunity/organic antibodies,etc,etc ?To make it pronounced we sincerely admit that we have been benefitted by expert opinions of the best possible medical authorities, expert and reliable forums. We sincerely expect the readers to contribute their input if any? Most popular folklore /myths and realities attached to COVID 19 vaccine are as follows:-

1 .MYTH: Vaccine creation was rushed by the researchers, so the vaccines effectiveness and safety cannot be trusted.

REALITY: In this case, speed didn’t sacrifice safety. The exceptional speed of COVID-19 vaccine development is due to years of prior research on other viruses, including coronaviruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). Scientists weren’t starting their research from scratch. As for safety, rigorous safety and efficacy standards are set by the FDA for these (and all) vaccines. Each COVID-19 vaccine candidate has had to meet these standards. The record scope and scale of the pandemic created a unique sense of urgency and a shifting of priorities. Pharmaceutical companies had already been conducting vaccine research using this technology. More than 70,000 people from diverse backgrounds participated in the clinical trials. Because of the urgency of the situation and the evidence supporting vaccine safety and effectiveness, the U.S. government provided funding for vaccine manufacture before FDA approval. This reduced lag time between approval and distribution. Scientists needed only two months of post-vaccination follow-up instead of the standard six. Other Reasons why the COVID-19 vaccines could be developed so quickly. Here are just a few:

• The COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna were created with a method that has been in development for years, so the companies could start the vaccine development process early in the pandemic.
• China isolated and shared genetic information about COVID-19 promptly, so scientists could start working on vaccines.
• The vaccine developers didn’t skip any testing steps, but conducted some of the steps on an overlapping schedule to gather data faster.
• Vaccine projects had plenty of resources, as governments invested in research and/or paid for vaccines in advance.
• Some types of COVID-19 vaccines were created using messenger RNA (mRNA), which allows a faster approach than the traditional way that vaccines are made.
• Social media helped companies find and engage study volunteers, and many were willing to help with COVID-19 vaccine research.
• Because COVID-19 is so contagious and widespread, it did not take long to see if the vaccine worked for the study volunteers who were vaccinated.
• Companies began making vaccines early in the process — even before FDA authorization — so some supplies were ready when authorization occurred.

2 .MYTH: The mRNA vaccines will alter your DNA.

RREALITY: The technology behind the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines is mRNA. Think of mRNA as an instruction manual for your body on how to make a specific protein — in this case, a small part of the “spike” protein that appears on the virus’ surface. This protein CANNOT cause infection, but it does teach your body to respond to the COVID-19 coronavirus, should you encounter it.

In addition, the mRNA never actually enters the nucleus of your cells, where your DNA resides. Because the two don’t share the same space, the mRNA doesn’t interact with your DNA and therefore can’t alter it. Your cells break down and get rid of the mRNA quickly.

3 .MYTH: mRNA vaccines are made with fetal tissue.

REALITY. mRNA vaccines work by teaching your body how to make a specific protein. This protein triggers an immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. mRNA vaccines don’t contain any live virus, nor do they contain a weakened or inactivated form of the virus. Fetal tissue is in no way used to produce the vaccines.

4 .MYTH: The COVID-19 vaccines contain a microchip that can track you.

REALTY: The COVID-19 vaccines don’t contain a microchip. Therefore, they can’t track your movements, collect your personal information or enter anything at all into a database.This myth took off when Microsoft founder Bill Gates mentioned the creation of digital certificates of vaccine records. The technology he referred to has nothing to do with a microchip. Microchips play no role in the development, testing or distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

5.MYTH: You can get COVID-19 from the vaccines.

REALITY: The vaccines so far approved by the FDA are mRNA vaccines, which work by teaching your immune system how to recognize and fight the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. The vaccines don’t contain live virus, nor do they contain a weakened or inactivated form of the virus. Any virus that enters your system did so separate from the vaccine.Because it typically takes a few weeks to develop immunity (protection) after vaccination, you could possibly be infected with the virus just before you get vaccinated or right afterwards, before you’re protected. You may think the vaccine got you sick, but it didn’t. You simply hadn’t had time to develop immunity.

6. MYTH: You can suffer a fatal or severe allergic reaction to the vaccine.

REALITY:As with any medication, some people may experience an allergic reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine. This risk is extremely small. To be on the safe side, health care workers will ask you to remain 15 minutes after your vaccination so they can monitor you for an allergic reaction and take action should one occur.If you do suffer an allergic reaction, skip the second dose of the vaccine. Also refrain from the vaccine if you’ve ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in the vaccine, such as polyethylene glycol or polysorbate. An allergic reaction is considered severe if you require epinephrine or an EpiPen for treatment or you go to the hospital.You may experience side effects from a vaccine, but these are not the same as an allergic reaction and are not dangerous. Common side effects include pain and swelling in your arm, where you got your shot, as well as fever, chills, fatigue or headache. These side effects are normal and should go away within a few days.

7 .MYTH: The vaccine will alter your immune system.

REALITY: Vaccines work by stimulating an immune response. This immune response disarms an invading virus and protects you from harm. Causing an immune response, however, is not the same as altering your immune system.

The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines use mRNA technology to help your body learn to disable the coronavirus. The mRNA in the vaccines breaks down quickly. It’s in your body just long enough to prime your immune system, then it dissolves. It does not change your immune system.

8 .MYTH: If you’ve already had COVID-19, you don’t need to be vaccinated.

REALITY: At this point, we don’t know for sure whether having had COVID-19 will protect you from reinfection. There has been at least one case in which someone did contract the disease for a second time. Even if you do develop immunity, we don’t know how long you’ll be protected. As more time passes with each vaccination, scientists will have more data to study to make that determination.If you’ve had symptoms of COVID-19 but were never diagnosed, don’t assume you had the disease and are immune. Get the vaccine.

9 .MYTH: The vaccines will cause autism in children.

REALITY:This claim stems from a discredited study that linked the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to autism. Unfortunately, this flawed study planted seeds of doubt in many minds. These doubts come up for air with each new vaccine approval. Hundreds of studies across the globe have shown time and again that there is no connection.

10. MYTH: The flu vaccine already helps protect you from COVID-19.

REALITY: While the flu and COVID-19 share similar symptoms, they are two different illnesses caused by two different viruses. There is no evidence to support the claim that the flu vaccine protects against the coronavirus.Getting your flu shot is more important now than ever. If you don’t, you could get both COVID-19 and the flu at the same time — weakening your ability to fight either illness. Not only would this further endanger your health, but it could place added strain on our health care system.

11. MYTH: The vaccine will cause female infertility.

This myth stems from a petition filed by Drs. Wolfgang Wodarg and Mike Yeadon in which they state that a protein in the Pfizer vaccine is similar to one that can disrupt placental development in pregnant women, in effect rendering them sterile. This is not the case. The protein in the Pfizer vaccine bears no resemblance to the harmful protein the doctors cite and has no adverse effect on pregnancy.The key ingredient in both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines is mRNA. mRNA trains your cells to make a protein that allows your body to learn how to disable the coronavirus. The mRNA and the protein it codes for have no effect on the placenta.The false infertility claim was promoted on the social media blog “Health & Money News.” The blog is known for its conspiracy theories — claims that lack evidence to back them up. These include claims that the coronavirus is not real and that wearing face masks causes irreversible brain damage.Both Wodarg and Yeadon are known for making false and misleading claims — including one several months ago that the COVID-19 pandemic was nearly over and another that the virus was no worse than the flu. Since making those claims, more than 350,000 people have died of COVID-19 in the United States, and the death rate continues to rise.

12.MYTH: It’s better to catch COVID-19 to gain immunity.

REALITY: Vaccines allow you to build immunity without suffering the damaging effects of the disease itself. COVID-19 can cause serious long-term health problems and even be fatal. All of this can be avoided by getting vaccinated. Also, it’s not clear if infection with the virus will lead to immunity, or for how long.

13.MYTH:The virus has mutated, so our vaccines won’t work.

REALITY:It’s true that a new strain of coronavirus has emerged and is spreading quickly around the world. The new strain appears to be transmitted more easily than current strains, increasing the likelihood that even more people will fall ill. Viruses mutate all the time, though. This is not new, nor is it rare. Thanks to science fiction, the word “mutation” has a sinister feel to it. But in reality, it’s not so scary. The myth that the mutation will render any vaccines in use or in development out of date may also stem from the use of the word “alarming” in a scientific paper describing the speed with which the virus can be passed. This speed, though, has nothing to do with the vaccines’ ability to stop the virus. There is no convincing data to suggest that the available vaccines will be any less effective against the newly detected COVID-19 strain.Because it’s so easy to catch the new strain of coronavirus and vaccine distribution is still in its early phases, protective measures such as wearing face masks, social distancing and frequent handwashing are still critically important.

14.MYTH:The vaccine will cause Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS).

REALITY:The association between Guillain-Barre syndrome and vaccines stems from a small rise in GBS cases following the swine flu vaccinations in 1976. The increase amounted to just one case of GBS per 100,000 vaccinations. Once the increase was discovered, the vaccinations stopped. The association of GBS and vaccines has remained ever since.When it comes to the flu vaccine, which changes each year according to the type of flu, the number of GBS cases varies from year to year and is extremely small. When an increase does take place, it’s generally 1-2 additional GBS cases per million flu vaccine doses.So far there is no data linking the COVID-19 vaccines to GBS. Inevitably some cases of GBS will occur while immunity builds following vaccination. This is to be expected based on the number of GBS cases that naturally occur each year. Similar concerns have been expressed concerning Bell’s palsy, but no data linking the disease to the COVID-19 vaccines exists there, either.

15.MYTH: Transplant patients should not get the vaccine.

REALITY: Because there is no live virus (or even any dead virus or virus pieces, for that matter) in the current COVID-19 vaccines, transplant patients can’t get COVID-19 through vaccination. Based on previous vaccination guidelines for transplant patients and the observation that solid organ recipients seem to suffer worse outcomes from COVID-19 than non-recipients, we recommend that transplant candidates and recipients get the vaccine.

As a transplant patient, you may fall under the category, “People at high risk for severe COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions.” This means you may qualify for the vaccine earlier than the general public. Each state makes this decision. Ask your doctor when you may receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

 16. MYTH: Getting the COVID-19 vaccine means I can stop wearing my mask and taking coronavirus precautions.

REALITY : Individuals who get the COVID-19 vaccination still need to practice infection prevention precautions. Keep your mask on, and continue staying at least 6 feet from people outside your household, until further notice. Vaccines do not stop the coronavirus from entering your body; they only prevent you from developing moderate to severe COVID-19. It’s not yet clear if people vaccinated for COVID-19 can still carry and transmit the virus, even when they themselves don’t get sick.

17. MYTH: Once I receive the vaccine, I will test positive for COVID-19.

REALITY: Viral tests used to diagnose COVID-19 check samples from the respiratory system for the presence of the virus that causes COVID-19. Since there is no live virus in the vaccines, the vaccines will not affect your test result. It is possible to get infected with the virus before the vaccine has had time to fully protect your body. 

18. MYTH: This vaccine changes your DNA

REALITY:The first COVID-19 vaccine uses messenger RNA to trigger an immune response. According to medical experts, this vaccine does nothing to alter or impact your DNA.

“This vaccine is a way to code for a protein, just as you would if you get any other infection. Naturally, we’re just tricking the body into doing it without getting the infection,” Dr. Cauwels said.

He adds, “This is absolutely as close to anything we could make to what your body would naturally expect.”

19. MYTH: I will not get COVID-19 from this vaccine

REALITY: For this vaccine in particular, we’re talking about a vaccine that’s not a live vaccine. It’s not a dead vaccine. There’s not virus in it. It’s a message to your immune system about what to look out for,” Dr. Johnson said.

“When we get sick, some of you feeling sick is from the virus or bacteria and the other part of it is just your body doing its job. When you get a vaccine and you feel achy, that means your immune system works. It’s doing what it does when it’s threatened.”

20 .MYTH: I’ve already had COVID-19 so I don’t need the vaccine

REALITY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Cauwels encourage vaccination even if you’ve already had the virus. “There were participants in the trial who had already had COVID. They were vaccinated. We don’t have the greatest confidence that just getting it will keep you immune. We grew up with chicken pox parties. That’s not working on this one,” Dr. Johnson says. “Some people don’t develop a durable immune response when they get the virus, and we don’t know if the immunity after getting the virus is going to decrease over time,” Dr. Cauwels said. “Getting the vaccine is one way we can make sure somebody is walking around knowing they’re immune, rather than thinking they’re immune and could possibly get sick again.”