To be honest, i have never been administered any vaccines before, but despite that, I strongly believe that vaccines are very important. I believe they play a powerful role in protecting both humans and animals—from various diseases. The way I see it, vaccines help the body build immunity before the real threat comes, and that’s something I find really impressive.
As an agriculture student, I’ve had firsthand experience with this, especially when it comes to poultry. In our practical sessions, we regularly administer vaccines to chickens to prevent them from deadly viral infections like Newcastle disease and even Avian influenza. Now,from what I’ve observed, these vaccines are very efficient. The difference is always clear between vaccinated birds and those that aren’t. The vaccinated ones tend to be healthier, stronger, and more resistant to diseases, which proves that vaccines truly work. In fact, most of the vaccines used for humans today were first tested on animals to check their effectiveness and safety. That alone tells you how vital animals are in scientific research and how important vaccines are in general.
Now, thinking back to the COVID-19 period, there was a lot of confusion and debate around the vaccine. I remember hearing people say that the COVID-19 vaccine wasn’t effective or that it caused more harm than good. Till today, I still don’t fully understand why some people felt that way, but I suspect it had something to do with misinformation and fear of the unknown. Even in my own family, my mum went for the vaccine, and afterwards, she said it didn’t sit well with her. She felt unusual body pains and even fell sick a few times. At first, we were all scared, but then we realized those were probably just normal side effects that some people experience after vaccination. Still, it made me understand why some people became sceptical.
Another rumour that went around back then was that people were being given vaccines for malaria instead of the COVID-19 vaccine. I personally believe that was just superstition and nothing more. It sounded like one of those made-up stories that spread easily during times of panic. I don't think there was any solid evidence to back up such claims, and it's important not to let fear override facts.
In the end, I still stand by my belief that vaccines are crucial. They have saved lives for decades and continue to do so, whether in humans or animals. I think what we really need is more awareness, better education, and trust in science.
Thanks for reading.