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According to the WHO, Pakistan is doing a great job to control COVID-19 spread. The COVID-19 immunization program is improving in Pakistan. One of the best vaccines is CanSino, which has been given to people across the country and the efficacy rate is around 66%.
The administration provides immunization certificates if you are vaccinated with any of the approved vaccines, like the Cansino vaccine, or the other 4 vaccines, such as CoronaVac, Sinopharm, Sputnik, and Oxford/AstraZeneca.
Let’s explore more about this vaccine:
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What is CanSino Vaccine?
CanSino’s vaccine involves a modified common cold virus to conduct genetic content from the new coronavirus into the body. The Cansino vaccine, also popular as Convidecia AD5-nCOV, was manufactured by the Chinese Military and Tianjin.
Once the vaccine is developed, it is refrigerated at 2 to 8 Celsius. This vaccine does not include any specific limitations or a long-procedure, as compared to the other approved COVID-19 vaccines including Sinopharm, CoronaVac, Sputnik, Oxford/AstraZeneca.
People need to visit the hospitals or other vaccine-providing areas to get the first dose, and then they need to wait for a particular period for the second jab. The Cansino vaccine can also be used as a booster dose in Pakistan.
Here, we can consider the Cansino vaccine is way more convenient than other standard vaccines. Many countries have approved this vaccine. Do you know about its efficacy rate?
Is the CanSino Vaccine Effective?
The efficacy rate of the CanSino vaccine is 65.7% in preventing symptomatic cases during the last stage trial. The study involved around forty thousand participants in almost 6 countries, including Pakistan.
The other results showed an efficacy rate of 90.98% in preventing severe disease. You only have one go vaccine, but other standard vaccines require two doses. Many people ask:
How Can You Get a COVID-19 Immunization Certificate?
You can get a COVID-19 immunization certificate online in Pakistan from NIMS NADRA. The fee for downloading the certificate is Rs.100.
Are There Any Side Effects Of The CanSino Vaccine?
The CanSino vaccine in Pakistan works effectively against the COVID-19 virus. You may experience different side effects after vaccination, such as swelling, fever, redness, and pain at the affected site. If we talk about other vaccine side effects like Sinovac, it may cause diarrhea in some people.
You do not need to worry about this temporary vaccine adverse reactions as they can go away on their own within 4 days. As per the report, this vaccine does not clot blood (as previously reported in the case of other COVID-19 vaccines). In case, if you experience any severe Cansino vaccine side effects, consult the doctor.
People who have common allergies like runny noses due to pollen allergy should avoid the COVID-19 vaccines. You should wait for the doctor’s recommendation for vaccination.
What is the Price of the CanSino Vaccine in Pakistan?
Every Pakistani citizen can get the CanSino vaccine free of cost.
Suggested Read: PCR test price in Pakistan.
Now, it’s time to learn the eligibility criteria for this vaccine in Pakistan!
Who Can Get a CanSino Vaccine In Pakistan?
Every Pakistani citizen can go for the national COVID-19 immunization program at the age of 19 and above.
The following people can get the vaccine:
- Citizens above 18 years
- Pregnant women or breastfeeding
- People who are at risk of severe COVID-19 due to different health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, etc.
But people who already have a fever should avoid the vaccination process until complete recovery. This vaccine is not suitable for people who have active COVID-19. You need to perform a PCR COVID-19 test to check if you have COVID-19.
There are other conditions in which you cannot get the vaccine, including:
- During the post-transplantation phase until complete recovery
- During the post-chemotherapy phase until the doctor suggest
- People who take immunosuppressed can get a vaccine, but the results will not be that effective
Pakistan is also developing a local vaccine which is known as PakVac, but you should consult a general physician first if you have any severe allergies. After getting the CanSino vaccine, you can avail of immunization certificates, which is also crucial for traveling worldwide.
