Expert virus warns that people may not have "much protection" without that
Make sure to do so to protect yourself from Covid.
Coronavirus certainly hasmade us guess In the past two years. In the first six months of 2022 only, we saw a certain number of waves in which the cocovid cases quickly dropped regularly. According to the centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), new infections have decreased bymore than eight percent This week compared to the lastAnother major cocval push Strike the United States later this year in the fall and winter. And with so much uncertainty still on the horizon, many experts continue to highlight the importance of two protective measures: vaccines and boosters.
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Everyone 12 and over is eligible for at least three doses of vaccine codes: a series of two primary vaccines and a booster. But some people already have the green light for a fourth dose. In March, the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration of the United States (FDA) authorized a second booster coded for some immunocompromised people, as well as anyone who was 50 years old who obtained his first booster ago at least four month.
At the time, agencies only informed that stimulating people in these groups could consider obtaining a fourth dose of vaccine. But in May, the CDCUpdate his advice To recommend that people eligible for a second booster should get the additional shot now. "With the increase in cases, it is important that all people have the protection they need", CDC directorRochelle WalinskyMD, said in a press release on May 19.
This may seem a small distinction for some, but many virus experts now warn that this is not the case.George Diaz, MD, the chief of the medical division of the Regional Medical Center of Providence Everett in Everett, Washington, saidTulsa world that without a second booster,Some boosted individuals Probably no longer had "protection" against COVID.
"Right now, what we see is that usually about four months after a booster, you are starting to see a significant decline of efficiency," said Diaz. "And about 150 days, you may not have much protection."
The latest CDC data indicates that on the most than213 million fully vaccinated individuals Eligible to their first booster, only 47% obtained the shot. But the level of the second booster is even lower. The agency reports that only 24% of people who are eligible for the second Booster according to their age have obtained an additional dose.
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According to Diaz, one of the problems that makes the recall rates so low is that some people become too confident once they have had at least two shots. "They think they should be fine, and that is not the case. The effectiveness of the vaccine decreases over time," he warned.
Another major problem is that some people are confused as to the additional doses of existing coated vaccines protect people, because more and moreAaron Wendelboe, PHD, epidemiologist and associate professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Public Health. But if you are looking at the protection against the severe cocoat, "boosters work," said Diaz.
"One thing to keep in mind is when we talk about" effective against ", sometimes we are talking about effectiveness against infection, hospitalization and death. And the main point is that these boosters are effective in preventing the 'hospitalization and death, "Wendelboe toldTulsa world. "So some people will say:" I could still be infected. "Well, it could be true, but it will keep you away from the hospital, especially if you are in these vulnerable groups at higher risks."
In May, the CDC said that it was strengthening its recommendation for the fourth boost because the country saw "stiff and substantial increase In hospitalizations for older Americans, "The New York Timesreported. According to the agency, most of the Americans aged 50 and over have experienced more than six months without a dose of vaccine coded at this stage of the pandemic. This has left "many of those who are vulnerable without the protection they may need to prevent diseases, hospitalization and serious death," said the CDC.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
So, whether you are waiting to get another cocovated shot or just forgotten yourself, you need to get your additional booster if it's been four months since your first boost and you are eligible for the second. "Unless your health care provider recommends the opposite, it is really recommended to get it (second booster)," confirmed Wendelboe.
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