Srinagar 04 February (KNB): Doctors Association of Kashmir President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan received Covid19 vaccine on Thursday at SMHS hospital, said DAK today in a communiqué.
“I want the people to know that the vaccine is safe and effective. I want to encourage everyone to get the vaccine. There is nothing to worry about,” said DAK President while taking the vaccine.
Dr Nisar said that If people want to get back to normal, they should roll up their sleeves and get Covid19 vaccine.
“Covid19 vaccine is the biggest gift science has provided to humankind. The discovery of a safe and effective vaccine in less than a year is an extraordinary achievement in the history of science,” said DAK President.
He said that the vaccination is the only way to stop the pandemic and bring an end to the ongoing public health crisis. “Covid19 has infected millions and claimed so many lives, and is still raging. We have the vaccine now. We can breathe a collective sigh of relief,” he added.
“Vaccines would protect people from getting Covid19 infection and prevent them from getting seriously ill even if they do get the virus,” Dr Nisar said adding that getting vaccinated will also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk of severe illness from Covid19.
“We need to build trust in people about the safety, effectiveness and importance of the vaccine,” Dr Nisar said “thousands of healthcare workers in Kashmir have received the shot and no major adverse effect has been reported.” (KNB)