The strong recommendation for vaccination with the 2nd booster dose for those over 60 years of age remains.
The Monday 27 June will open the platform for the fourth dose of coronavirus vaccine (2nd booster) and to people aged 30 to 59 years, if they wish, after the presentation of National Vaccination Committee.
The strong recommendation for vaccination with the 2nd booster dose for them remains over 60 years.
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In the context of the implementation of the decision of the National Vaccination Committee regarding the administration of the 2nd booster dose (4th installment), the strong recommendation for those over 60 remains.
Regarding the general population under the age of 60, the National Vaccination Committee points out that there is currently insufficient scientific data on the additional benefit that a second booster dose would offer with existing vaccines.
However, the National Vaccination Committee recommends that a second booster dose be given to people aged 30 to 59 if they choose. The platform will be open to all who wish on Monday 27-06-22.
Mosialos disagreement with the fourth installment – The proposal does not have the necessary documentation
He expresses his disagreement with the decision of the National Vaccination Committee Professor Elias Mosialosas it states in its post, the relevant suggestion “is not accompanied by the necessary documentation”.
Mr. Mosialos notes that the committee itself points out that the scientific data on the additional benefit from the fourth installment do not exist and therefore the relevant suggestion should not be made this time period.
“Public health decisions and medical decisions must be based on documentation and systematic data analysis. In our country we need to have sufficient data on the percentage of our compatriots who have adequate immune protection. “, the professor emphasizes. It proposes random sampling to the general population, so that there is sufficient data on the percentage of citizens with adequate immunoprotection.
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The National Vaccination Committee has done important work during the pandemic. However, her current suggestion for the administration of the second booster dose to people aged 30-59 who do not belong to the vulnerable categories is not accompanied by the necessary documentation.
In particular, the committee itself points out ‘that there is currently insufficient scientific data on the additional benefit of a second booster dose with existing vaccines.’
If there is not enough scientific data then the relevant suggestion should not be made at this time.
Some have indicated that those who are afraid will be able to take the fourth dose. Of course, this is not a sufficient reason to justify a policy, especially when there is insufficient documentation.
Public health decisions and medical decisions must be based on documentation and systematic data analysis. In our country we need to have sufficient data on the percentage of our compatriots who have adequate immunoprotection. This can be done by random sampling in the general population.
This will allow us to draw safer conclusions about the possible effects of the pandemic in the coming months but also about the need for booster doses.
Finally, I would like to point out that existing vaccines are still very effective in preventing serious disease. They are no longer very effective in preventing mild infections and re-infections. And this is especially true for Omicron sub-variants B4 and B5.
Gaga in SKAI 100.3: Omicron mutations are more contagious – They are triple-vaccinated
Speaking yesterday on SKAI 100.3 radio, Deputy Health Minister Mina Gaga reiterated her strong recommendation to use a mask where needed, saying that after 2.5 years of experience, we know how to protect ourselves.
Regarding the 04 and 05 mutations of Omicron, Ms. Gaga stressed that they are more contagious and that is why triple-vaccinated citizens get stuck, but with very mild symptoms.
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