{"id":2201,"date":"2021-04-28T18:24:50","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T17:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/?p=2201"},"modified":"2023-05-18T16:13:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T11:13:01","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you Need to Know about COVID Vaccination in Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Human history is full of our encounters with deadly viral and bacterial pandemics. These pandemics often come with their fair share of loss and grief, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic is no exception to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the day the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March 2020, the downturn and mortality caused by the virus was far-reaching affecting millions of people around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#covid_vaccine-_light_at_the_end_of_the_tunnel\" title=\"COVID vaccine- light at the end of the tunnel\">COVID vaccine- light at the end of the tunnel<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#what_is_vaccination\" title=\"What is vaccination?\">What is vaccination?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#how_vaccines_work\" title=\"How vaccines work?\">How vaccines work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#covid_vaccine\" title=\"COVID vaccine\">COVID vaccine<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#types_of_covid_vaccines\" title=\"Types of COVID vaccines\">Types of COVID vaccines<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#1-_whole_virus_vaccine\" title=\"1- Whole virus vaccine\">1- Whole virus vaccine<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#2-_rna_mrna_virus_vaccine\" title=\"2- RNA (mRNA) virus vaccine\">2- RNA (mRNA) virus vaccine<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#3-_viral_vector_vaccine\" title=\"3- Viral vector vaccine\">3- Viral vector vaccine<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#4-_protein_subunit_vaccine\" title=\"4- Protein subunit vaccine\">4- Protein subunit vaccine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#pakistan_covid_vaccination_plan\" title=\"Pakistan COVID vaccination Plan\">Pakistan COVID vaccination Plan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#how_to_get_covid_vaccination_in_pakistan\" title=\"How to get COVID vaccination in Pakistan?\">How to get COVID vaccination in Pakistan?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#1-_registration\" title=\"1- Registration\">1- Registration<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#2-_registration_confirmation_and_center_allocation\" title=\"2- Registration confirmation and center allocation\">2- Registration confirmation and center allocation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#3-_change_of_avc_adult_vaccination_center\" title=\"3- Change of AVC (Adult Vaccination Center)\">3- Change of AVC (Adult Vaccination Center)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#4-_getting_appointment\" title=\"4- Getting appointment\">4- Getting appointment<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#5-_visit_your_avc\" title=\"5- Visit your AVC\">5- Visit your AVC<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#6-_verification_of_record\" title=\"6- Verification of record\">6- Verification of record<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#7-_vaccination\" title=\"7- Vaccination\">7- Vaccination<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#8-_dashboard_update\" title=\"8- Dashboard update\">8- Dashboard update<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#covid_vaccination_centers_in_pakistan\" title=\"COVID Vaccination Centers in Pakistan\">COVID Vaccination Centers in Pakistan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-vaccination-in-pakistan\/#takeaway\" title=\"Takeaway!\">Takeaway!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"covid_vaccine-_light_at_the_end_of_the_tunnel\"><\/span>COVID vaccine- light at the end of the tunnel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Before we head to the COVID vaccine, let\u2019s see how vaccination has affected the previous pandemics and saved millions of lives!&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, the world is witnessing the third COVID wave flaring up the infections due to the British variant of the virus. No matter which variant is wreaking havoc, social distancing and restricted mobility along with several preventive measures remain our first line of defense against <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/novel-covid-19-biological-agent-of-global-threat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the onset pandemic, all eyes were on finding a possible solution to a combat virus outbreak. Based on our previous experiences of battling with viral and bacterial pandemics, an effective vaccine was the ONLY proposed solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_vaccination\"><\/span>What is vaccination?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>The world\u2019s first vaccine was discovered by Edward Jenner in 1796 against the smallpox virus!&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaccination, a type of active immunity, which stimulates a person\u2019s immune system to counter the attack of a disease-causing agent. The stimulation of the immune system lies in the idea of preparing it by the intended exposure to a relatively harmless or inactivated virus or a part of the virus. This enables your immune system to recognize the virus on the next exposure and react accordingly, hence protecting you from the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_vaccines_work\"><\/span>How vaccines work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept of vaccination has got its importance from the concept of <strong><em>herd immunity <\/em><\/strong>alongside individual protection. <em>Herd immunity<\/em> refers to a population gaining protection against certain disease-causing because the majority of that population has developed immunity against it (either due to vaccination or natural infection). The practice of vaccination assures both individual safety as well as community protection, making it a safe and effective way to compete against deadly bacteria and viruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"covid_vaccine\"><\/span>COVID vaccine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, it was made possible with the discovery and regulatory approval of the world\u2019s first COVID vaccine (Pfizer\u2013BioNTech vaccine) on 2 December 2020. However, from the day forward <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/interesting-keys-to-learn-about-covid-19-vaccine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COVID vaccination has been a subject of debate.<\/a> To date, there are many approved vaccines commercially available in the market other than 100 others that are in clinical or preclinical trials waiting to get launched in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"types_of_covid_vaccines\"><\/span>Types of COVID vaccines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At present, there are four different types of COVID vaccines available in the market based on the part of coronavirus that is being used to create immunity against. Here is the detailed comparison of four different types of COVID vaccines;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_whole_virus_vaccine\"><\/span>1- Whole virus vaccine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The simplest form of vaccines uses the whole attenuated (inactivated) virus to generate an immune response against the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mode of administration \u2013 Intramuscular<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical number of doses &#8211; 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other similar vaccines \u2013 Polio, rabies, whooping cough, hepatitis A etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercially available as \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/sinovac-vaccine-side-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sinovac<\/a>, Sinopharm, Bharat Biotech<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_rna_mrna_virus_vaccine\"><\/span>2- RNA (mRNA) virus vaccine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of vaccine uses the genetic material of the virus in the form of RNA to generate an effective immune response against the disease. Genetically engineered RNA is used to instruct your immune system to develop protection against the disease-causing agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mode of administration &#8211; Intramuscular<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical number of doses &#8211; 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other similar vaccines &#8211; None<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercially available as &#8211; Pfizer\u2013BioNTech, Moderna&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_viral_vector_vaccine\"><\/span>3- Viral vector vaccine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This vaccine uses a different kind of inactivated virus such as adenovirus having the genetic material of coronavirus. This other virus acts as a delivery system and activates your immune system against the virus.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mode of administration &#8211; Intramuscular<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical number of doses &#8211; 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other similar vaccines &#8211; Ebola<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercially available as &#8211; Oxford-AstraZeneca, Johnson &amp; Johnson, Sputnik V (Gamaleya Research Institute), convidecia (single-dose)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-_protein_subunit_vaccine\"><\/span>4- Protein subunit vaccine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The protein subunit vaccine relies upon the part of the virus that stimulates your immune system and enables your body to fight the coronavirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mode of administration &#8211; Intramuscular<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical number of doses &#8211; 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other similar vaccines \u2013 Hepatitis B, shingles, pneumococcal disease etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercially available as \u2013 Novavax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pakistan_covid_vaccination_plan\"><\/span>Pakistan COVID vaccination Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistan, just like the rest of the world, began a vaccination program keeping frontline healthcare workers and older people on priority. Currently, the vaccination drive is focused on vaccinating citizens over 60 years of age and thousands of people are getting vaccinated across the country on a daily basis. Currently, the vaccination circle has been expanded and the government has started registration of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenews.com.pk\/latest\/812186-pkaistan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">people over 50 years of age<\/a> for the next phase of mass vaccination. In future, we expect the expansion of the vaccine drive targeting the younger population.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Till now, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has approved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/article\/international\/pakistan-approves-third-chinese-covid-vaccine-despite-low-efficacy-121041000360_1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">the following vaccines<\/a>, including;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AstraZeneca\u2019s vaccine (UK\u2019s vaccine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sputnik V (Russian vaccine preferred in private healthcare facilities)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sinopharm (Chinese vaccine mostly used in government hospitals)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convidecia (Chinese vaccine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CoronaVac (Chinese vaccine)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_get_covid_vaccination_in_pakistan\"><\/span>How to get COVID vaccination in Pakistan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the finalization of the COVID vaccine strategy and the expansion of the program in Pakistan, the process is pacing up. Here is the detailed step-by-step guideline of COVID vaccination in Pakistan outlined by The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1656\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/177603861_270127608155025_2628421241626570808_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"Steps for getting COVID vaccination in Pakistan.\" class=\"wp-image-2202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/177603861_270127608155025_2628421241626570808_n-1.jpg 1656w, https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/177603861_270127608155025_2628421241626570808_n-1-1242x1536.jpg 1242w, https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/177603861_270127608155025_2628421241626570808_n-1-1170x1447.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/177603861_270127608155025_2628421241626570808_n-1-585x723.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1656px) 100vw, 1656px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steps for getting COVID vaccination in Pakistan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_registration\"><\/span>1- Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first place, people can get themselves registered in one of the two ways. Either one can send the CNIC number to 1166 (Sehat Tahaffuz Helpline) or can visit the NIMS (National Immunization Management System) website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_registration_confirmation_and_center_allocation\"><\/span>2- Registration confirmation and center allocation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the verification of details by the system, registration will be confirmed. Following this, the details of AVC (Adult Vaccine Centre) will be sent along with a unique PIN code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_change_of_avc_adult_vaccination_center\"><\/span>3- Change of AVC (Adult Vaccination Center)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Within five days of receiving the message, you can ask for the change of your AVC center by calling 1166 or visiting NIMS website if the allotted center is outside your tehsil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-_getting_appointment\"><\/span>4- Getting appointment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the vaccine arrives at your allocated AVC, you will be informed about your vaccination appointment details via SMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-_visit_your_avc\"><\/span>5- Visit your AVC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the due date, you will arrive at your vaccination center with CNIC and PIN code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-_verification_of_record\"><\/span>6- Verification of record<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Staff at the vaccination center will verify your CNIC and PIN code upon your arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-_vaccination\"><\/span>7- Vaccination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After confirmation, you will get your vaccination shot and you will receive a confirmation SMS and you will stay for another 30 minutes at AVC following your vaccination. During this time, you will be observed for any side effects of the vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-_dashboard_update\"><\/span>8- Dashboard update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your details will be added to the real-time dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"covid_vaccination_centers_in_pakistan\"><\/span>COVID Vaccination Centers in Pakistan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NCOC has issued a detailed list of vaccination centers across the country distributing them provincially. Here are the <a href=\"https:\/\/ncoc.gov.pk\/facilities\/MVCs_CVCs.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\">complete details of COVID vaccination centers.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"takeaway\"><\/span>Takeaway!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ongoing third wave of coronavirus is causing irreparable damage to every walk of life. Along with following the best preventive measure and eating <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/coronavirus-outbreak-15-immune-boosting-foods-you-need-to-stock-up-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">immune-boosting foods<\/a> are the only ways to reduce the effects of this viral outbreak is through mass vaccination. While the government is trying to ensure the high rates of COVID vaccination, there is a dire need for public support in this regard. Hoping that it rings the right bells, we can join hands and put a collective effort to defeat this deadly virus. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Human history is full of our encounters with deadly viral and bacterial pandemics. These pandemics&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2203,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-alerts"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Everything you Need to Know about COVID Vaccination in Pakistan<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"COVID vaccination has started in Pakistan. 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