Are vaccines safe to use?

Yes. Vaccines are generally very safe and have been in use for many years in Zimbabwe and the rest of the world.

It is a legal requirement that all vaccines and medicines used in our health facilities undergo rigorous safety testing, including all recommended clinical trials before they are approved for use. All vaccines (including COVID 19 vaccines) go through a comprehensive approval process by global and local medical regulators to ensure that they are safe for use in humans. The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe only registers vaccines that meet rigorous quality and safety standards for use in Zimbabwe. Safety monitoring for vaccines is also an ongoing activity in routine immunisation and vaccination campaigns in Zimbabwe