The Evaluation of Adverse Effects of Sinovac (R) COVID-19 Vaccine After Receiving the First Dose - Maros Health Center, December 2021

ABSTRACT

One of the Indonesian government's efforts to reduce COVID-19 disease is holding vaccinations for all people in Indonesia. The effect of administering the first dose of Sinovac (R) COVID-19 Vaccine occurs after injection, as a result of deep penetration and different needle directions, as well as Unexpected Events (KTD), which are generally mild and temporary. This research aimed to determine attitudes, perceptions, and the effects of the first Sinovac (R) vaccine. The research used an observational study by taking a sample of 130 people who met the inclusion criteria through the purposive sampling technique. The study showed that the most common adverse effects of local injections were itching and pain, as much as 54%, followed by fatigue (tiredness) at 46%, muscle pain at 41%, and a small proportion of joint pain, nausea, and changes in body temperature. Patients who experience symptoms both locally at the injection site and other mild side effects are more likely to be female by up to 60%. General symptoms of negative effects in local injection with ages 18-40 years (54.4%) and 41-50 years (54.9%). The common symptom effects are in the form of fatigue, joint pain, muscle pain, and nausea, with a vulnerable age of 41-50 years (56.9%) predominating. Patients with general symptom effects in the form of fatigue, joint pain, muscle aches, and nausea, with an age range of 41-50 years (56.9%), predominated. Based on the results of the research, it was found that the most effective Sinovac (R) vaccine caused bad effects by local injection. This can be solved by giving an antipathy to reduce the symptoms of the bad effects of local injection that can occur.