Vanassche emphasizes that the safety of vaccines is always thoroughly researched. “They were tested in large studies with tens of thousands of people before they came on the market. Of course, you can never pick up a side effect of 1 in 100,000 or less in a study with 20,000 test subjects. Has been used by so many people at the same time in a short time. The fact that this problem is now being diagnosed is a sign that pharmacovigilance is working. “
When millions of people are vaccinated, it is therefore normal that in rare cases it causes complications. “Those cases are now receiving a lot of media attention,” says Johan Neyts. “That’s also because COVID every day in the picture state. With a different vaccine there would be much less talk about those rare cases. “
Those rare cases don’t mean we have to stop using a vaccine right away. “As a society we must do everything we can to prevent disadvantages where possible”, says Vanassche. “You can compare it with the use of cars. We know that accidents sometimes happen, but we still drive the car. If it turns out that more accidents happen at some intersections, then we can do something about it. We can do something about it. then take measures to limit the risks. “
We must not lose sight of one thing: if you choose not to vaccinate people or only vaccinate them later, then there are also risks. “In that case, people can become infected with the virus and die. Postponement or delay of vaccination can also cause health damage. We always have to make that assessment.”
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