Myths about Covid-19 Vaccination, leading to disaster

Nuzair Jamro,
It is no new that since the regime of Science and research advancement, every era had witnessed numerous pandemics, with ranging from mild to extreme ramification, which had been curbed effectively over the time using protocol called Vaccination. Similarity, Covid-19 is one of the contagious pandemics of today’s contemporary world which has been addressed effectively to some extend using vaccination, introduced by various affected states like China, Russia , USA, Germany and UK.Retrospectively, it is no denying the fact that Scientists around the world are working faster than ever to develop the vaccines to curb the spread of Covid-19. Some vaccines available around the global world includes Astrazeneca (Uk), Pfizer (Germany), Cansino Biologics inc (china), Johnson& Johnson (USA) and Moderna (USA). It is imperative to recognize that Rome are not built in one day. History reveals that every vaccine is tested and passed through trials. According to The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Non-profit institution, difference vaccines had been developed to combat various diseases such as Measles, mumps, rubella, (chickenpox) , Influenza, Rotavirus, Polio (IPV) Hepatitis A & B Yellow fever, Rabies, and Human papillomavirus (HPV)Undeniably, developing countries like Pakistan may hardly spared from ramification of deadly covid-19 and, it could be easily preyed to covid 19 due to high illiteracy rate in comparisons to developed states. According to The Economic Survey of 2020-21, the literacy rate in the country remains stagnant at 60 per cent and education-related expenditures witnessed a decrease of 29.6pc in the year 2019-20. Despite the dwindling and fragile economy, Pakistan has made headways to curb the spread of this pandemic, which has badly affected people in all walks of life. Apart from it, it is saddening to know that people in Pakistan particularly in rural areas do not believe in Vaccination and ignore it on whole despite spending the lion share of health budget by incumbent government; most of them are of the views that it would impact sexual activity, lead to death by 2 years and, weaken the immune system. woefully, According to religious think tanks, covid-19 is no less than a propaganda, and such vaccination would turn muslim ummah into minority. Currently, the situation facing Pakistan calls for extra ordinary measures. lack of education and awareness among masses are the reason behind the alarming increase in cases of fourth wave, delta variant. It shows the grim picture of literacy in state. To cut to the chase, every crisis has its solution, a collective efforts of Government is required to solve this daunting problems. The Successive government should adopt a far sighted polices to bring awareness among masses through all means in era of cutting edge technology. It is high time provincial and federal government must work in tandem, with empathy in this hard time. apart from it, it is need of hour that educated youth must act fast and in synergy. They must bring change in mindset of people, optimistically, despite the atmosphere of illiteracy, lethargy and narrow mind.