Diabetics need physician’s assurance on taking vaccine: study
The Hindu
The survey was conducted among those aged over 18 between March 31 and April 9
Diabetics are often afraid of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 for fear of complications, but it is crucial for people with co-morbidities to be vaccinated, according to experts. A study, conducted by M.V. Hospital for Diabetes at Royapuram, found that many people were afraid of vaccination, fearing adverse effects. The survey was conducted among diabetics aged over 18 who attended the hospital’s outpatient department between March 31 and April 9. As many as 214 persons participated, and their mean age was 55. Those surveyed were aged 25-83. The mean duration of diabetes was 11.15 years. Among the participants, around 7.5% had survived a bout of the novel coronavirus infection. While 43.7% of them had been treated as outpatients, the others had been admitted to a health facility.
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