Get Vaccinated to Quash the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The battle continues with the unseen killer; (COVID-19), it is out breaking around the world. As the pandemic progress, the virus changes itself, mutate and produce more variants across the globe. The vaccine is the most important way to curb the COVID-19 pandemic by reaching the community immunity (Herd immunity). Spreading of the virus is unlikely when the herd immunity is achieved. In fact, a remarkable reduction in the percentage of infection, hospital admission and severe cases is witnessed in various countries after the vaccination. Although Saudi Arabia holds a low fatality rate in comparison with other parts of the world, the COVID infection is highly prevalent besides the presence of other comorbidities. Hesitancy in getting the vaccine raise the risk of continuing the COVID-19 global pandemic, its transmission and evolution will continue and we might face a novel stage of contagion; COVID-20. The virus owns an unexpected spread rate, its profound impact on people health and healthcare system makes it highly important to end up the pandemic through vaccination. We must be all responsible, vigilant, caring about our health and urge community immunity by encouraging every person to take the vaccine.