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That had been agreed with all federal states, Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) said Friday afternoon in Vienna after a video conference with provincial governors. However, Kurz emphasized that vaccination appointments that had already been promised for the youngest, such as teachers, would not be canceled.
The Chancellor was confident that after the NIG’s reassessment and in compliance with the promised delivery quantities from all vaccine manufacturers, everyone over 65 years of age “will receive their vaccine in April.” This would avoid severe “third wave” trajectories. All three approved vaccines could now be used for people over the age of 65. “That’s important,” Kurz explained. Because older people in particular are often affected by severe courses.
“The vaccination campaign is accelerating”
The National Vaccination Committee (NIG) ruled on Friday for the use of AstraZeneca’s corona vaccine without an upper age limit and therefore also for all people over 65 and people at high risk. “The vaccination campaign will continue to gain momentum,” stressed Health Minister Rudi Anschober (Greens). One is a further step towards the goal of making a vaccine available to everyone in Austria by the summer.
The city of Vienna had started a broader campaign in the 65+ age group this week, and Lower Austria Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner (ÖVP) also advocated for blanket approval of the corona vaccine on Friday. . Due to the paucity of data, vaccination had been recommended in particular for people under 65 years of age in many countries. This was also the previous recommendation of the NIG.
Due to new data now available from large application studies that have been previously published in recent days, we have reported that such a restriction is no longer necessary, the Health Ministry said. “I am delighted that we now have a clear recommendation from the National Vaccination Board for the AstraZeneca vaccine, which we will implement immediately. The available data clearly shows that this is a highly effective and safe vaccine that we can now recommend for all age groups. , “Anschober said.
After the NIG had decided accordingly, Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) announced that talks with governors about vaccines with Health Minister Anschober had been planned on the same day. He welcomed the decision of the vaccination board. The AstraZeneca vaccine, also recommended for people over 65 years of age, helps achieve the goal of vaccinating the particularly endangered older age group as quickly as possible and easing the burden on the healthcare system.
“Will implement the recommendation immediately”
Due to the paucity of data, vaccination had been recommended in particular for people under 65 years of age in many countries. This was also the previous recommendation of the NIG. Due to new data now available from large app studies that have been previously published in recent days, such a restriction is no longer necessary, the Health Ministry said. “I am delighted that we now have a clear recommendation from the National Vaccination Board for the AstraZeneca vaccine, which we will implement immediately. The available data clearly shows that this is a highly effective and safe vaccine that we can now recommend for all age groups. , “Anschober said.
Before the current decision, the NIG had also emphasized that if there were logistical problems with other vaccines, “nothing would speak against the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine in people over 65 years of age.” AstraZeneca was also recommended by the Standing Commission for Vaccination in Germany on Thursday without any age restrictions.
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