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Covid-19 vaccine, A cause for worry or concern! By Lincoln Maiogo.

Introduction  In a year in which a virus once again ravaged the earth threatening the human establishment, hope and comfort vanished like a thick smoke in the air. I am aware of thousands that have lost their loved ones during this dark period of human history and my prayers go out to them and may all those that departed rest in peace. The subject of vaccines is one which breeds both ambivalence of fear and excitement. The hard work, toil and efforts of scientists all over the world deserve thumbs up. Whilst we celebrate the discoveries of covid 19 vaccines around the globe, it became imperative to engage this contentious topic in bid to shed more light on the subject of vaccines. Plagues have always been in existence since time immemorial and whilst it is undesirable not to have them, an understanding of them is critical in fostering resilience in moving forward. Definition  A vaccine can be defined as a substance to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against