How Vaccination is Going, What You Need to Know: Journalist Lilit Agajanian Shares Her Experience

Journalist Lilit Agajanian was vaccinated today and shared intriguing details on her Facebook page:

“Since I am not particularly in favor of being vaccinated at mobile points, I understand that processes have been established to expedite the process and alleviate the burden on polyclinics. I went to my local polyclinic. I spoke with our doctor in advance, and he called me in at 5:00 PM. He asked what vaccine I wanted, measured my temperature at 36.4, checked my throat, listened to my lungs, and sent me for vaccination. Even at that hour, there was a queue, and the doctors were already exhausted. It turned out that many people had come for vaccination today... There were lines formed because most were waiting for Sputnik, which is the only vaccine that hasn't had serious issues reported worldwide.

There were also many people looking to travel, as there are countries where, in addition to the PCR test, vaccination is required. There were about ten people in front of me and five more after me. The people at the front of the queue wanted either the Chinese or AstraZeneca vaccine, and I was the only one who requested Sputnik.

The Sputnik vaccine comes in ampoules, stored in a refrigerator. They took it out and handed it to me, telling me to hold it in my palm until it melts. They recorded what is essentially a passport or confirmation paper of who I am, what I received, and when, as well as when I should come for the second dose. The administering doctor was wearing a mask and gloves. I managed to check the expiration date on the ampoule; the vaccine made for me was produced in March 2021 and is valid until September of this year.

The vaccination process lasted a second, and the injection site feels slightly tender. They advised me to monitor my temperature; If it exceeds 38°C, I should take antipyretics, and I am drinking 2 liters of liquid today. I must not wet the injection site. There is no need for isolation.

After vaccination, elderly people were kept for about ten minutes to observe how they were doing. During my time at the polyclinic, I did not see anyone who was sent back or refused vaccination for any reason. Since I received Sputnik, I will get my second dose in 21 days.

Everyone decides for themselves whether to get vaccinated or not, but we are all fighting against the virus and its mutations that have become a scourge over our heads. Let’s not worsen the situation... in the end, no one from our side will come out without a mask. Wishing everyone health,” the journalist wrote.