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A vaccine against the coronavirus is still being investigated. If it were finally available in Germany, many questions will arise, especially about its distribution.
In August, Russia became the first country in the world to approve a coronavirus vaccine. The approval came before the important third phase of testing began.
This approach provoked much criticism at the international level. But the first volunteers should be vaccinated in Moscow from September 5. The effectiveness of the “Sputnik V” vaccine remains questionable.
How is the situation in Germany? When could a Covid-19 vaccine be available, how safe would it be, and who could get vaccinated first? We clarify the most important issues.
Can I get vaccinated against Covid-19 now?
There is still no vaccine available in Germany to protect against coronavirus infection. It is not even clear which pharmaceutical company will market an effective vaccine. This is because it must first demonstrate its efficacy, tolerability, and reliability in several phases of testing before being approved. Find out here why it takes so long to develop a Covid-19 vaccine.
The Paul Ehrlich Institute (PEI), responsible for the approval of the drugs, remains confident in the search for a vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. According to the PEI, a drug could not be approved until late this year or early next year.
But even the approval of a vaccine does not mean that it is immediately available to the entire population, said a spokesman for the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) when asked by t-online.
How safe is a new Covid-19 vaccine?
According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), there will be a new one COVID-19– Vaccine extensively tested before going on the market, like any other. Even after approval, it is constantly monitored to record efficacy and possible side effects.
The Standing Vaccination Commission (Stiko) of the Robert Koch Institute assumes that Covid-19 vaccines can trigger reactions at the injection site and deterioration of the general condition in some of the vaccinated people.
In general, it is also possible that the very rare side effects of a vaccine are only recorded during the course of control. “Very rare” in this context means one case for more than 10,000 vaccinated people.
Corona test – Medical personnel is one of the systemically important professions and must first be vaccinated against the corona virus. (Source: Max Stein / imago images)
Who will be vaccinated against Covid-19 first?
If a safe and effective vaccine against Covid-19 is available, there must of course be clear rules on how it is distributed to the population. The goal of vaccines is to provide the best possible protection to risk groups while at the same time spreading awareness Coronavirus in the most effective way possible to prevent. But it can be assumed that initially too few doses of vaccine will be available for Germany’s total requirement.
The Standing Commission for Vaccination is currently working on a vaccination concept for Germany on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health. “A more detailed vaccination campaign can only end when it is clear which vaccines will be available with which properties and in what size, and which risk groups should be vaccinated first,” a spokesman for the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) said when asked. by t-online. .
Consistent with Stiko’s previous recommendations, the plan foresees that population groups at high risk of infection and disease are vaccinated first. This includes medical personnel to keep the nursing and medical care system running, and older people with previous illnesses.
This was the swine flu pandemic
At Swine flu In 2009/2010 no vaccine could be produced for the entire population. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that medical personnel and systemically important groups such as police and firefighters be given top priority. In addition, priority was given to vaccinating the chronically ill, young children and pregnant women.
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