Post-COVID-19 Vaccine Safety, Independent Monitoring Committee: No Extraordinary Events Yet

Raffi Ahmad vaccinated (Source: Presidential Secretariat)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the National Commission for Post-Immunization Associations (Komnas KIPI) Hindra Irawan Satari said that so far his party had not received any negative reports which were quite alarming related to the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination which first started on January 13.

"Alhamdulillah, until now there have been no reports of serious or extraordinary follow-up events after immunization," he said in a press statement, Saturday, January 16.

Hindra added, Komnas KIPI would certainly give a measured response if an incident was found that needed further handling.

"Later the report will be recorded and will be followed up by the Regional Commission and the National Commission for KIPI, which are independent committees studying this matter," he said.

However, Hindra does not deny that there are certain side effects that follow if you have received the COVID-19 vaccine injection. However, he said, these effects were minor and were a common symptom when a person underwent immunization or the vaccination process.

"This vaccine is a biological product, so when it is inserted into the body, the natural reaction is that it causes a local reaction at the injection site in the form of redness, soreness, and even causes fever, but the data shows these symptoms are less than 1 percent and can disappear with itself, "he explained.

Not to forget, this man who is also a doctor reminded the public to adhere to health protocols.

"I think people are afraid of being vaccinated because there is false news regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. I reiterate here that the public really doesn't need to worry and don't easily believe hoax news circulating, especially news related to vaccines which can have serious impacts. The Food and Drug Administration may not give permission for use if the COVID-19 vaccine is proven unsafe, "Hindra concluded.