How to Cite: Kamal, K., & Msibi, T. A. (2022). COVID-19 vaccine-related adverse effects and perceptions in Haryana State of India. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S5), 1579–1610. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS5.9008 International Journal of Health Sciences ISSN 2550-6978 E-ISSN 2550-696X © 2022. Manuscript submitted: 18 Feb 2022, Manuscript revised: 27 April 2022, Accepted for publication: 9 June 2022 1579 COVID-19 vaccine-related adverse effects and perceptions in Haryana State of India Dr. Kamal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences/Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India Themba Andile Msibi * Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences/Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India *Corresponding Author Abstract---Background: The focus of this study was on any COVID-19 vaccines adverse effects, as well as perceptions about the vaccines. Among many, Covishield Covid-19 (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19) and Covaxin COVID-19 (BBV152) vaccines are some of the vaccines which have reached their advanced stages. These two brands are very common in India, and the majority of the already vaccinated populations in India comes from these two brands. Methods: It was a quantitative systemic randomized retrospective cohort kind of a study where only healthcare practitioners were targeted, especially the prescribers. Survey questionnaire was used as a tool of collecting the data from the voluntarily recruited participants. Results: Among the participants, males (106) were more than females (98). Different healthcare professionals: 100 (49.0%) were Physician/doctors; 36 (17.6%) were Pharmacists; 27 (13.2%) were Nurses; 23 (11.3%) were Medical Lab. Technicians and 18 (8.8%) were others. 123 participants reported not been affected by any side effects after taking the COVID-19 vaccines, in contrast, 81 participants reported to have experienced adverse effects after had taken the vaccines. Conclusion: This study showed that post-vaccination, of both first and second dose, adverse effects were mild to moderate, non-serious and non-life threatening. Noted was that adverse effects were more common with Covishield COVID- 19 vaccine. It worth noting that, the scope of this study is not to assess vaccine effectiveness. This is beyond the scope of this resource. Keywords---COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield, Covaxin, Adverse effect, Perceptions.