Perception Regarding COVID 19 Vaccine And Survey Of Symptoms Following COVID-19 Vaccination In Hapur District Of Uttar Pradesh

Background: COVID-19 vaccines have been rolled out recently in several parts of the world. Although the protective efficacy is frequently discussed, little is known about the real-world post-vaccination experience outside of clinical trial conditions. Knowledge about what to expect after vaccination will help educate the public, dispel misinformation and reduce vaccine hesitancy Material & Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted and all individuals who received COVID 19 vaccine at COVID 19 VACCINATION OPD at G S Medical college and Hospital at Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, after 20th may 2021 were included in the study. Conclusion: It was observed that among the total participants majority (73.2%, 309) showed symptoms following COVID 19 vaccination. About (64.7%, 273) of the participants suffered from fever, (12.1%, 51) experienced joint pain followed by (9%, 38) chills and (5.7%, 24) myalgia. About (80.8%, 164) of study participants among the age group of 20-29 years followed by (81.6%, 62) of the study participants among the age group < 20 years observed post vaccination symptoms and this association was found to be statistically significant.