Knowledge, attitude and practices of medical students on COVID-19 vaccines

Background: Coronaviruses are a group of related RNA viruses that cause diseases in humans and animals. They respiratory tract infections which can be mild to severe life threatening. Mild infection includes some symptoms common cold while cases SARS. pneumonia bronchitis. In December 2019, outbreak was reported Wuhan, China. The traced novel strain coronavirus, given the interim name 2019-nCOV by WHO.Methods: A cross sectional study has been conducted for period 7 days on students studying MBBS/BDS/BPT. All who participated were vaccinated with Covishield vaccine. multiple choice KAP questionnaire developed instructed fill appropriate responses help Google forms.Results: 77 said is live attenuated vaccine.135 AEFI all above places. 120 most beneficial vaccine market. 110 intramuscular route administration preferred.69% have experienced ADR post vaccination.180 they will advise patient get vaccinated. 131 active immunization best preventive strategy. 66% vaccination should made compulsory. 57% Government’s implementation program very satisfactory.Conclusions: Majority positive outlook towards vaccination. Knowledge health science about COVID vaccines need special focus.