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6 reasons why we should be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 

Published: 02 Mar 2022 - 08:03 pm | Last Updated: 02 Mar 2022 - 08:05 pm
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Reduce Your Risk of Severe Infection
MOPH data shows unvaccinated patients with COVID-19 are 8 times more likely to need admission to ICU than fully vaccinated patients

Reduce Your Risk of Long-Covid
People infected with COVID-19 can experience symptoms that last weeks or months after the infection has gone. Vaccination reduces the risk of catching the virus and therefore experiencing long-term symptoms.

Protect Vulnerable People Around You
Vaccination reduces the risk of transferring the virus to other people, many of whom may be more vulnerable to severe infection.

They Are Safe
More than 6 million doses have been safely administered in Qatar and only a limited number of people have reported modest short-term side effects. It is noteworthy that worldwide more than 10 billion doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been given.

Reduce Risk of Future Waves
A high rate of vaccination among our population reduces the risk of significant future waves and major disruption to the way we live.

Return to Normal Life
A high vaccination rate allows the country to return to full functioning capacity and life to return to normal