Covid-19: Second vaccine doses expedited in areas of England where new variant is high

Side Effects of First and Second Doses of Inactivated COVID-19 Vaccine in Multiple Sclerosis

Background: It is currently recommended to vaccinate against SARS CoV-2 for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), but it is uncertain what effect it will have on people with MS (PwMS). Objectives: We aimed to compare the side effects of the first and second doses of the Sinopharm vaccine in PwMS. Materials & Methods: This descriptive-analytical follow-up study was conducted on PwMS patients...

Ethical Issues in COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers aspired to produce an effective vaccine with appropriate efficacy and low side effects to mitigate the pandemic. It seems that vaccination is the only mean to save the world from this pandemic. In this article, we will review the ethical challenges of mass vaccination (focusing on the vaccine distribution and uptake), referring to the mai...

The Battle Against COVID-19: Where Do We Stand Now?

Is COVID-19 Infection Transmitted Through Food?

 Coronavirus disease (COVID) has had a growing outbreak around the world. China reported COVID-19 infection for the first time in December 2019. Symptoms of this disease often include respiratory symptoms, but gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea) were also reported in COVID-19 infection. Coronavirus transmits through direct droplets, contact, or fomites. However, other mod...

The Predictive Role of Vaccine Literacy and Vaccine Hesitancy on Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination

Background: Vaccination is preventive behavior, and vaccine literacy and hesitancy appear to influence vaccination. The aim of this study was to determine the role of vaccine literacy and hesitancy on the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 2185 residents over 18 years old in urban and rural health centers in three cities of Dashtestan, Dash...