I GOT my AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab earlier this week at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, and I must say, it was a pleasant experience. At first, I was rather nervous about it.
Upon arrival, there were clear signs directing us to the actual vaccination location. Friendly staff were on hand to direct recipients to the appropriate queues and on what to do next, such as scanning the MySejahtera app.
Next came the consultation with a doctor. Mine was very patient, explaining to me the risks and possible side effects, as well as the benefits of getting the vaccine. I imagine the doctor would have repeated the same words hundreds of times already, but I got the impression that she was saying it for the first time, based on her enthusiasm.
Based on feedback from my friends who have also gotten vaccinated, they, too, encountered many patient and kind doctors, as well as vaccination centre staff. They must have been very well trained or briefed.
The vaccination process was quick. It hurt only a little, as would any kind of injection. After receiving the jab, we were held in an observation area for about 30 minutes, to monitor for adverse side effects. We were also guided on how to update our vaccination information on MySejahtera.
From the time of my arrival, the whole process took less than two hours. My anxiety went down, as the entire process was done systematically and quickly. Of course, the assuring presence of vaccination centre staff, and especially the doctors, did wonders.
For this, we should give credit to the vaccination team for doing a good job. Hopefully, my pleasant experience will spur more Malaysians to register for vaccination, which is crucial to turn the tide in our battle against the coronavirus. – The Vibes, May 12, 2021
* Lisa Liow is a reader of The Vibes from Kota Damansara
