Doha: The Ministry of Public Health has initiated to collect feedback about any side effects that people are having from the COVID-19 vaccine and reaffirmed that people who suffer from allergies can take the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines safely.
The Ministry has included a COVID-19 vaccination feedback section (https://vaccinefeedback-covid19.moph.gov.qa/Home/Index) in the microsite of MoPH dedicated for details about vaccination.
“It is very important that we collect and monitor any side effects that people are having from the COVID-19 vaccine,” said the Ministry.
“It is important to record symptoms for all the doses. So please note you need to submit feedback for each dose separately,” it added.
In order to register COVID-19 vaccination feedback individuals will need to login using National Authentication System (NAS) Tawtheeq username (usually the QID) and password in a link provided in the microsite of MoPH.
“With any vaccine, individuals may develop side effects from the vaccine, and it is the same for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Minor symptoms that occur after receiving a vaccine are normal and are expected as the body builds immunity,” said the Ministry.
“These side effects can range from very minor side effects to more severe. If you are having any severe side effect, please call 999 or seek medical care in the nearest medical facility,” it added.
Separately in it’s Twitter, the Ministry said that most people who suffer from allergies can take the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines safely.
“However, people with any severe allergy to any component of the vaccine should not take it,” said the Ministry.
“During the pre-vaccination assessment carried out before each vaccination, the medical team will ask the patient about any allergies and discuss it with them. Everyone receiving the vaccine is monitored for a period of 15 minutes following the vaccination to ensure that there are no adverse reactions,” it added.
