Filenews 18 May 2021
One hundred and sixty million people worldwide are infected with coronavirus. In Germany this corresponds to some 3.5 million, of whom some 3.2 million have recovered, or more than 90%. The data show how large the number of vaccines needed worldwide to bring the pandemic under control will ultimately be.
Due to the high need for vaccines, the German health authorities have not, at least for the time being, provided for the vaccination of those who have recovered from coronavirus. It is, however, assumed among scientists that vaccination also makes sense for those who have been sick and recovered from coronavirus, so as to strengthen over time the immune system that has already found a way to defeat the virus.
According to an Austrian study published in the Scientific Journal of Clinical Investigation, the risk of a new disease decreases in the first 5-6 months by about 91%. A similar rate of protection is currently guaranteed by most vaccines against coronavirus. However, as time goes by, the more the immune system's ability to resist the intrusion of viruses into cells decreases, especially if the disease was light.
To avoid an overreaction of the immune system, but also because the number of vaccines available is still limited, doctors recommend vaccination to those who recovered, at the earliest after six months.
Not surprisingly, the reaction to the vaccine of those who have recovered is stronger than those who have not passed a coronavirus, explains epidemiologist Sandra Chisek in a podcast for North German Radio NDR: "The immune system is learning. To those who have recovered the body has already been in contact with the coronavirus once. So it makes sense after vaccination for this immune system to react more strongly and faster."
With the exception of johnson & johnson preparation, all other existing vaccines need two doses to ensure maximum protection. For those who have recovered, however, the situation is different. Because the body now knows the coronavirus, only one dose is sufficient.
Both the epidemiological institute RKI and the Standing Committee on Vaccination have updated their recommendations and note on their websites that a dose is sufficient after the earliest six months: "Due to the existing post-disease protection, a dose ensures an adequate immune system response. Each preparation may be selected for vaccination provided that it has been authorised'.
Our immune system reacts to different viruses in a variety of ways. If, for example, someone has passed measles, then they won't get stuck again. A single vaccination is sufficient against pertussis and yellow fever. For influenza viruses, however, an annual vaccine is required for those with weak immune systems.
The SARS-Cov-2 virus is complex and has many mutations. It is estimated that it will take a few years for scientists to conclude whether a repeat annual vaccine or a vaccine is required after a longer period of time to effectively protect ourselves from the coronavirus.
Private Care Protest
There is no excuse and no attenuation for the relevant departments of ministries of health and education to keep the restriction on the number of students with a physical presence in the Private Care and Educational Centres at 6+1, the Cyprus Association of Private Cares says in a statement.
Except, as it states "and whether this is intended to increase illegal care facilities and lead to the withering and economic impoverishment of the legitimate I.F./I.E.K. that have been complying to the letter of the measures for months".
In the announcement, the Association also says that letters of protest are being prepared to be sent to the relevant government departments.
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