KUALA LUMPUR – Relief and satisfaction were among the reactions of vaccine recipients on the first day of operations of the vaccination centre (PPV) at the Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) Complex in Brickfields here today.
Many found the vaccination process at the PPV, specifically for the visually impaired, smooth, easy and orderly.
Sharing his experience, Mohd Nizam Abdul Majid, 31, who was among 200 vaccine recipients at the PPV today, said he felt excited about receiving his first dose.
“From the outset, everything went smoothly and we were called on time for the vaccination and briefed before receiving the jab.
“The injection process was not long at all; it was over quickly... indeed, it was systematic and orderly. There was nothing to be scared of," he said.
Nizam, who lives in Cheras, also encouraged his fellow persons with disabilities (PwD) to get vaccinated to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Nor Amalina Hares, 31, expressed relief after being vaccinated and felt it was a social responsibility for her to do so.
“I understand if the people are afraid of the vaccine as Covid-19 is a new disease.
“However, everybody has to cooperate and do away with selfishness to save the people and nation. Everybody has to get vaccinated for self-protection,” she said.
Ng Soon Beng, 38, from Petaling Jaya, said he did not have to wait long as the vaccination process was speedy and orderly.
“This was my first dose; it didn’t hurt at all. I felt calm after being vaccinated. Everyone must be vaccinated as protection against the disease," he said.
Earlier, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun was present at the PPV to observe the vaccination process.
Also present was OKU Sentral president Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi.
The PPV at MAB is expected to vaccinate 200 people daily with the involvement of 20 Welfare Department volunteers to help paramedics and doctors on duty. – Bernama, June 4, 2021
