Safety of vaccine How does common man evaluate the risk involveled in getting vaccinated? He has to depend on experts to make his choice , between vaccines available.The fear of death due to covid and after effects are not greater than deaths due to covid. The after recovery comolications are worrisome too.Besides it is not compulsory and peolle are free to exercise their choice. The cost of vaccine may be a point to consider. The priority is to health workers and high risk groups the elders. Someone has said that politicians who are in these category.and all of them must be vaccinated first to inspire confidence of general public.If they die it us good for the country and if they survive it is good for the people .If there is greater possibility to save more , the risk are worth it. Accelerated manufacture of vaccine is due international cooperation and advancement of science. The number of deaths are mind boggling the world over. The vaccine will not only slow down the spread but it will improve the economy and diminish the fear and life and activities confined at all levels. Vaccine is a promise, a hope ,combined with social distances hygiene, and wearing of masks. The vaccine and its efficacy will be judged with greater participation across nations age groups, ethnicities and scientists have tested it successfully,though the percentages may not be a barometer of guarantee. Is there a better alternative to vaccine? The wave of spread in UK and lockdown is an indication of havoc that is in store
Nelson lopes Chinchinim