The German government announced that those who were vaccinated against AstraZeneca (AZ) novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19) could receive additional mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) vaccines such as Pfizer-Bioentech and Modena.
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German health minister Jens Sfan said in a conversation with citizens who opened a video on the 20th (local time) that it is possible to get the AZ vaccine first and then receive another vaccine later, “without any problem.”
This is a remark that presupposes that there is a vaccine available after all vaccination candidates receive the vaccination at the end of the year, explained Health Minister Spane.
The story of additional vaccination after AZ vaccination using the carrier (vector) virus method is due to the fact that this vaccine has a lower preventive effect than the mRNA vaccine developed by Pfizer-Bioentech and Modena.
In the phase 3 clinical trial phase, the average immune effect of AstraZeneca vaccine was 70.4%, lower than that of Pfizer-Bioentech 95.0% and Modena 94.1%.
Experts recommend getting the AZ vaccine as soon as possible, even if the preventive effect is relatively low, according to Germany’s Suddeutche Chaitung (SZ).
The AZ vaccine may be less effective than the Pfizer-Bioentech vaccine in preventing the infection of Corona 19, but if it is infected, it will certainly prevent it from worsening to severe.
Previously, Karsten Vazzl, the Secretary-General of the German Infectious Disease Society, also proposed an additional vaccination.
“We can further enhance the immunity that the AZ vaccine engendered later with the mRNA vaccine without any problems,” he said.
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In Germany, only under 65 years of age are vaccinated with AZ vaccine, and out of the 740,000 doses supplied, only 107,000 doses have been vaccinated.
This is because frontline medical workers, who are the top targets for vaccinations under the age of 65, are not actively vaccination.
Berlin Mayor Michael Müller said in this regard, “I won’t allow tens of thousands of vaccines to stay in the drawer, even though millions of people across the country can get immunity right away. If you’re like me, AZ “I will get the vaccine.”
“People who don’t want to get vaccinated are wasting their chances, and we’ll suggest vaccinations to others instead.”
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