A few days ago it seemed that we were leaving the COVID-19 pandemic behind, however in many countries around the world, including Guatemala, this new variant, called omicrom, and its lineages, or descendants, threaten us again due to its rapid spread through 95 countries around the world. and is considered the “most worrisome” since the Delta variant.
Scientists are studying its characteristics, and it appears that omicron has a higher risk of reinfection compared to other highly transmissible variants. Currently, it is sought to determine the effectiveness of antibodies to neutralize it.
Pfizer claimed that its vaccine and two boosters have shown the ability to neutralize the new omicron variant in a preliminary laboratory test.
Moderna assured that the booster dose of Moderna’s vaccines offers protection against the omicron variant.
Concerns remain that it could break the protective force of the antibodies and herd immunity of the COVID-19 vaccine.
People disagree that a COVID-19 vaccine booster is needed. And neither in receiving a puncture, which could save their lives. However, this is not out of the blue, as we often say, “COVID-19 booster shots are not a new idea. Even when COVID-19 vaccines were first licensed, most scientists had recommended receiving at least one additional injection, known as a booster strategy, to complete the primary dose.
This was said despite the excellent initial efficacy of the vaccines, because the antibody levels of the vaccines tend to decrease after several months. Furthermore, this type of boost is necessary for many vaccines against infectious diseases to produce long-lasting immunity.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had already advised all vaccinated people ages 18 and older to get a booster dose for extra protection. This recommendation has now been reaffirmed with the appearance of the omicron variant.
Which indicates that booster vaccinations could help slow the spread of the pandemic going forward. Additionally, a study published in The Lancet, which tested booster vaccinations in around 2,900 people in the UK, showed that most COVID-19 booster vaccines boost immunity.
All participants in the clinical trial were over the age of 30, had never tested positive for the coronavirus, and had been fully vaccinated with the AstraZeneca or Pfizer vaccine.
Although we are still learning as we go through the pandemic, experts suggest that we will need booster doses. There is also the possibility that booster doses of COVID-19 could be given annually, similar to flu shots.
And of course it’s important to remember that people who have a poor immune response should consider getting an extra dose because their vaccine-induced immunity is likely to wane more quickly, the scientists say, as well as people over 65. , diabetic patients, chronic kidney and liver patients, healthcare personnel, people with malignant diseases and those receiving radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
AND HAVE YOU ALREADY PUT ON THE REINFORCEMENTS TO AVOID GETTING OMICRON?
