Talking points: What do you want to know about the Covid-19 vaccine?
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- This week, students say what they most want to know about the coronavirus jab
We've been waiting more than a year for a coronavirus vaccine, but it's natural to still feel a bit nervous about it.My main concern is their side-effects. I need a lot of information before I decide whether to take the shot. I am worried because I am uncertain about my health condition. I am not sure if I have any hidden illnesses that may pose a risk of serious side-effects.
Besides, I want to know if it is painful during and after the vaccination. I am really afraid of needles. If I am well-informed before the vaccination, maybe I will be less frightened.
Vinky Wu Wing-ki
I want to know how long the vaccines will protect us. At the moment, there isn’t much information about it.
This can make the public nervous. They may feel more secure about vaccinations if they know whether they need to get their jabs regularly. It might even prompt more people to get vaccinated.
Jenny Huang
Should Hong Kong companies encourage their staff to get the vaccine?
I want to know which age group can receive which vaccine. It is important to know if people will be negatively impacted by certain vaccines. That way people know the choices they have to make.
Angel Zhang
Are there any long-term side-effects of the vaccines?
According to some news reports, many people had a rash or fever after being vaccinated. I don’t know if there will be worse side-effects.
Noki Won
What questions do you have about the Covid-19 vaccine?
I want to know more about the process of making the vaccines. Also, I am curious about their ingredients.
Vinci Leung
I wonder if children should take the vaccine. Will schools require cross-border students to get vaccinated? If so, will the government subsidise the trip?
Cheung Hing-yin
Should the vaccine scheme continue?
There are so many questions about coronavirus vaccines. In Hong Kong, eight people have died after getting vaccinated while some other have fallen ill.
The big question is whether the vaccines are suitable for people of all ages – teenagers, young people, middle-aged people and the elderly.
For example, some experts say elderly people should not receive the Sinovac jab, which was found to be only 50 per cent effective during trials in Brazil.
So for some people the vaccine could pose a bigger threat than the virus itself.
Alvin Chan Wai-hei
Next week’s question: What do you think is the worst thing about teenagers today?
Send your answers to [email protected] before midnight on Monday. Don’t forget to include “Talking Points” in the subject line, as well as your name, age and school.