Show notes
We spoke to Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an Infectious Disease Specialist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, to help us understand how a vaccine works, if the Covid-19 vaccine is safe, and why you should get vaccinated.Timestamps in case you wish to skip to the segments: How does a vaccine work? (1:03)Will there any immediate side effects to the vulnerable, such as young children and the elderly? (6:53)What are the options for those who have an allergic reaction to the Covid-19 vaccine? (10:22)Is the Covid-19 vaccine a cure? (11:37)Do vaccines have an "expiry date"? (15:14)Why do we need to wear masks and social distance even after being vaccinated? (17:04)Reacting to online comments: What happens when the virus mutates? (21:03)Reacting to online comments: Is the vaccine safe since it was developed at an unprecedented rate? (23:53)
