Side effects: The private COVID vaccine may cause mild side effects such as pain, heaviness, redness, or swelling at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle aches, or mild flu-like symptoms. These usually pass within a few days.
Additional precautions: COVID-19 can still spread, especially in crowded indoor settings, so good hand hygiene and avoiding close contact when unwell remain sensible precautions. Some travellers and pilgrims who are not eligible for NHS vaccination may still be able to access COVID-19 vaccination through a private clinic or pharmacy service.
Risks caused by COVID-19: COVID-19 can cause fever, cough, tiredness, and breathing problems, and it can be more serious in older adults and people with certain health conditions. In some cases, it can lead to hospitalisation or more severe complications.