Edo Govt urges residents to embrace COVID-19 vaccination

By Matthew Eloyi

Edo State Government has called on residents to embrace vaccination and continue to wear their face masks in order to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mrs Irene Uabor, Health Education Officer of the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ESPHCDA), made the call during an interview with newsmen in Benin on Monday.

In her words, “The public should be aware that COVID-19 vaccination is still ongoing.

“Eligible population, 18 years and above, should visit the nearest health centre to get vaccinated.

“All 18 local government areas have several health centres for vaccination.

“All vaccines are available: Oxford/AstraZeneca, Moderna, and Pfizer vaccines.

“None supersedes the other. All vaccines are potent, effective, and given free of charge.

“COVID-19 is still in existence, so let’s take the shot to protect our loved ones out there.

“Parents get vaccinated today and also keep your children safe by avoiding crowded places and teaching them how to wash their hands regularly.”

According to her, COVID-19 vaccines are effective and can lower the risk of contracting and spreading the virus.

Uabor added that COVID-19 vaccines also helped to prevent serious illness and death in people even if they did contract COVID-19.

She appealed to Nigerians to shun rumours about the COVID-19 vaccines and save their lives by getting vaccinated.

Uabor added that the Edo State Government had equipped all primary health centres in the state with the vaccines.