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Coronavirus: The need to create a “wall of immunity”, by vaccinating 70% of the Greek population, was mentioned by Professor of Pathology – Physiology – Infections of the National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Nikos Sypsas, speaking at the conference web about coronavirus. Opinion “of Patras.
At the same time, the Nikos Sypsas stressed during his speech that “Vaccines are safe and effective”, saying at the same time that “Vaccination is a patriotic duty.”
On the same day, organized with the support of the Western Greece Region and the University of Patras, Professor of Pathology-Infectious Diseases at the University of Patras, Charalambos Gogos, on the effect of monoclonal antibodies on treatment, noting that “it is a very encouraging therapeutic approach.”
Apart from N. Sypsas, both Ch. Gogos and the other scientists who spoke referred to the efficacy of vaccination, but also the need to comply with protection measures against the coronavirus.
If we immunize 70% of the population, the epidemic will say goodbye to Greece
In particular, Nikos Sypsas pointed out that “We must immunize 70% of the Greek population, that is, these people must obtain antibodies, so that we can protect the remaining 30%.” “If this happens”, he continued, “Then the epidemic says goodbye to Greece, we shake hands again and we return to the previous situation.” “Our objetive”, as the teacher said, “It is going to 70% of Greek citizens, who will have antibodies against the coronavirus, so we are trying to achieve this immunity with the vaccine.”
As for whether vaccines are safe, the answer the professor said “comes from data from clinical studies” and explained: “Clinical trials of three vaccines have already been published, namely Pfizer, Moderna and Astra Zeneca, and it appears that at least during vaccinations, but also in the two months after follow-up of vaccinated individuals, the side effects were no longer those who got the vaccine from them to those who got the placebo, which pretty much means the vaccine is safe. “
He also highlighted that “With all the rules and safety valves out there, we can be absolutely sure that we won’t get anything wrong with vaccines.”, while as he added, “Vaccination has no effect on our genetic material.”
Answering questions about possible long-term side effects, the professor said: “There are dozens of vaccines each of us has had in childhood and the answer is that vaccines have no long-term side effects.”. But, as pointed out, “What is certain is that we will have many long-term complications from the coronavirus.” “Thus”, he continued, “I think we have enough data on the efficacy and safety of vaccines.”
Talking more about the need for vaccination, said that “By receiving the vaccine we not only protect ourselves, but at the same time we help our country to fend for itself and, therefore, it is a patriotic duty.”
Closing, Nikos Sypsas wished “To be able to vaccinate the Greek population in the coming months, so that we have a decent summer, and next year, what a climate, to be all hugged and have a farewell party with 100 people and not with a family as we will do this year “.
“We have a range of very good vaccines”
For your part, oh Professor Charalambos Gogos referred to monoclonal antibody treatment, saying that It is a very encouraging therapeutic approach that provides solutions “ and added: However, it is not a treatment that has been approved, but it is a treatment that is currently being tested through clinical trials and also, and this makes it a little stronger, it has been given ‘urgent use’ in the United States, having received the pharmaceutical organization to be used in specific cases “.
About European Unionsaid that “Such a thing has not advanced, but we hope to see it, because it will be judged by the studies that currently exist and in fact some of them are in our country, where the University of Patras and the University Hospital participate.”
Regarding vaccines, Charalambos Gogos said that “Without reservation and without hesitation, vaccines are salvation, they are the solution to the problem in all pandemics” and added: “An effective vaccine is the one that usually gives the solution and today we have a range of very good vaccines, with an efficacy of up to 95%.”
P. Gargalianos-Kakolyris: “It will take us a while to reach the percentage of 70%”
The president of the Hellenic Infection Society, physician – infectious disease specialist, Panagiotis Gargalianos – Kakolyris also spoke on the same day, highlighting that “The future is vaccines and I believe that we will be able to reach the level we want, that is, vaccinate 70% of the population of Greece, with the aim of herd immunity.”
At the same time, he did special reference to the faithful observance of precautionary measures because, as he said, “It will take us a while to reach 70%.”
He also said that “The problem is not just fighting the virus in Greece, but we are talking about an effort that touches the world community, that is why it is important to fight the virus everywhere, so that we can have a victory against the pandemic.”
Furthermore, Panagiotis Gargalianos – Kakolyris made special reference to primary care, saying that “With a primary care system, which unfortunately in the country has not worked all these years, the highest percentage of our peers could be cared for at home, as long as there is close communication with the doctor or the health center or the center of reference”. and completed: “If that happened, we probably wouldn’t be overwhelmed by the system and we would see what we see now in hospitals.”
M. Marangos: Vaccines are a light in the tunnel
The meeting was also attended by the professor of Pathology-Infectious Diseases and vice-rector of the University of Patras, Markos Marangos, who, as he pointed out, “in this bad situation I can say that vaccines are a light in the tunnel.” that we will make it so fast. It’s a happy time in this race that vaccines have arrived. We are all preparing to do so, but until a significant number of people are vaccinated, we must all fully observe the protection measures.
Source: Athens / Macedonia News Agency
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