Azerbaijan is the first country that has launched vaccination among the regional countries. The China-produced "Coronavac" vaccine has been used in the vaccination process since January. However, yesterday, the usage of the "AstraZeneca" vaccine produced by Great Britain's Oxford University was launched. Initially, this vaccine will be injected to people at the age and over the age of 60.
Head of the Department of the city policlinic No 2 Matanat Shirinova says that so far, no side effects have been observed in the people who have been injected vaccines: "Vaccinated people have not felt bad. Each vaccinated person sits and waits for 15 minutes after the vaccine. We control them during this time."
Today, one of the most topical issues is the fair distribution of vaccines. Despite the fact that many states have initially signed agreements with the companies producing vaccines, later, some companies face difficulties in fulfilling their obligations or behave irresponsibly on purpose. If we take a look at the existing situation, we can say that only developed countries can obtain vaccines. Azerbaijan has managed to become one of the first countries which could obtain vaccines using various methods and the influence of the head of state. Currently, the vaccination process is underway.
It is planned to apply 3 different vaccines in Azerbaijan. Due to the fact that the "Sinovac" vaccine has been used in the country since January, citizens are quite enlightened about it. However, questions also arise in connection with the "AstraZeneca" and "Sputnik V" vaccines. It is also important to take into consideration that various countries have been using these vaccines for a long time, and Azerbaijan carefully observes the efficiency of all the vaccines, their side effects and security. Only after this, those vaccines are brought to the country. The vaccination process in Azerbaijan is carried out through itinerant brigades as well.
Vaccination is the most efficient way to get rid of the pandemic. Nevertheless, it does not mean that the pandemic is already behind and that vaccinated people will not be infected. Along with vaccination, self-protection is also significant. Unfortunately, it is still possible to meet people who harshly violate some rules.
The rising numbers also mean the rising threat. Therefore, along with protecting our own health, we also have to take care of the health of our close ones and people around us.
David Nurashvili