19: Recognizing Types and Examples of Covid-19 Vaccine Questions

TRIBUNNEWS.COM – The Covid-19 pandemic that began in late 2019 has transformed various aspects of life worldwide. One of the most effective ways to control the spread of this virus is through vaccination. According to data on the kawalcovid19.id website, as of January 2023, the total number of Covid-19 cases in Indonesia stood at around 6,727,847 million, with 160,777 deaths and 6,561,463 recoveries. Citing the Ministry of Health, the case fatality rate has decreased over time due to a combination of vaccination and improvements in the healthcare system. From a vaccination standpoint, by October 2024, the Ministry of Health through data on vaksin.kemkes.go.id recorded more than 200 million Covid-19 vaccine doses administered. Of that total, around 203 million doses were for the first dose, 174 million for the second dose, and approximately 71 million for the third dose (booster). However, not everyone is aware that the Covid-19 vaccine comes in various types, each with different mechanisms of action. Let’s discuss the types of Covid-19 vaccines and sample questions in this article.