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“Vaccination is a ticket to freedom. After all, don’t you want to live with your parents your whole life? “Interpreter G. Liaudanskas-Svaras addressed the graduates in the discussion, according to a press release from the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports (ŠMSM). .
According to him, talking to young people about the health effects of smoking, alcohol or other things is difficult because they do not classify themselves as a category of people who have or may have problems. Young people share this opinion about the vaccine.
“You will say that we are young, we do not need them much. But dear ones, you are the ones who can “gift” that disease to your loved ones. I have seen countless “gifts” of this type during my time on call at the hospital. In this case, you do not have to think only of yourself “, – the interpreter G. Liaudanskas-Svaras urged the graduates to think about the discussion.
We present the answers of Dr. S. Stankevičiūtė and the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport to the most frequent questions of the graduates.
We are young, we are not at risk, do we need to be vaccinated against COVID-19? Even if we get sick, the illness will not be serious.
The graduates are young adults. And although they are not classified as high-risk groups, there are also very serious cases and complications of the disease. Furthermore, no one can predict the impact of each person’s individual disease course, comorbidities, or possibly undiagnosed health conditions. Young people can also develop a condition called long-term COVID-19 or postcovidial syndrome, when for a long time, that is, weeks or even months, they have headaches, lack of strength, weakness, etc.
Therefore, “leaving” high school graduates and other young people to simply get sick and develop their own immunity to disease is not the right solution.
COVID-19 vaccines are new. You are safe?
All stages of clinical trials have been conducted with COVID-19 vaccines in the European Union. Although the entire world was eagerly awaiting their creation and scientists developed them in record time, recording their use and distribution, their safety was not compromised.
Why get vaccinated if you still need to continue to comply with quarantine and all other safety requirements?
Vaccination is necessary to prevent the complex, life-threatening course of the disease, to create public immunity to the virus, and to live and travel freely.
Until the majority of the population is vaccinated, we must take care of and protect each other: disinfect our hands, wear masks, keep our distance, etc.
How long will immunity last after vaccination?
Many diseases require periodic seasonal revaccination to develop immunity. Examples include: seasonal influenza vaccination; Tick-borne encephalitis vaccination every few months and eventually every few years. It remains to be seen if this will be necessary from COVID-19.
If I receive the first dose of the vaccine in the next few weeks, it is very likely that the second will coincide with the time of the exam session. Concerned about side effects, will I be able to take the exam?
The three vaccines currently in use in Lithuania have different recommended time intervals between their two doses: “It is recommended to vaccinate the second dose of the Comirnaty vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer after 21 days, Moderna after 28 days, AstraZeneca switched to Vaxzevria in 12 weeks after the first vaccination (4 to 12 weeks possible range, but 12 weeks is most recommended). However, if the second dose is given approximately seven days after the expiration date, the vaccine will be effective.
A second vaccination is planned for the first time at the vaccination center. State testing dates are announced, so if the vaccination day falls on the day or a few days before the test date, the vaccination center should ask you to register for the shot at another time.
Serious side effects that have a negative effect on workability don’t necessarily affect everyone.
What are the possible side effects of vaccines?
The possible side effects of the three COVID-19 vaccines are very similar: injection site pain, tiredness, headache, muscle aches, chills, fever, and nausea.
This is a normal reaction of the body if these phenomena do not last more than 2 days. If, for example, the fever persists and the headache does not go away, you should see a doctor.
More reliable official information on vaccines and their side effects can be found on the website of the State Medicines Control Agency www.vvkt.lt.
How long does immunity to the disease develop after vaccination?
Complete immunity develops approximately 1 to 2 weeks after the second dose of the vaccine. Some resistance to the disease begins to appear after the first dose of the vaccine.
Do vaccines reduce fertility?
There is no reason to believe that COVID-19 vaccines can cause infertility.
There have been unintended pregnancies in clinical trials.
Can I get vaccinated if I am allergic?
The vaccine must first be checked for substances to which the person is allergic. If available, another vaccine should be chosen.
If a person has a lot of allergies in general, such as atopic dermatitis, asthma, there are no contraindications to vaccination. Rather, vaccination is recommended because all comorbidities are listed as risk factors for the most severe form of COVID-19.
From what age can COVID-19 be vaccinated?
The Pfizer vaccine is given to people 16 years of age and older.
People 18 years of age and older can also be vaccinated with Moderna’s Vaxzevria and AstraZeneca vaccines.
Can graduates choose which vaccine to vaccinate?
Graduates, like everyone else in the country, can choose which vaccine they want to get vaccinated with.
What to choose the vaccine?
All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in Lithuania are effective.
All registered vaccines protect against serious forms of the disease and hospitalization.
Are vaccinations mandatory for graduates?
Vaccinations are not mandatory in Lithuania. However, it is important that the earlier graduates and their teachers are vaccinated, the more likely they will be able to return to their classes to prepare for final exams.
Will I be able to take the exams if I don’t get vaccinated? Will the unvaccinated be required to take the test before the exams?
Yes, unvaccinated graduates will be able to take the exams.
Additional decisions can still be made about the conditions under which the unvaccinated will take the exams, how their safety will be ensured when it is known how many graduates have been vaccinated.
The goal is to create equal conditions and opportunities for all.
What happens if I get sick at the scheduled time and waste my time?
You must contact the vaccination center in your municipality and they will re-register you in the priority vaccination queue.
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