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The vaccines used so far are safe and necessary for the fight against Sars-cov2, which appears to be the beginning of the end of the pandemic, as reported by medical scientists who participated in the online information event titled “Why Get Vaccinated”, organized by the Department of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and coordinated by the President of the Department of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Professor Kyriakos Anastasiadis.
Although there are still no definitive conclusions on the duration of antibodies acquired by a sick person, or the duration of immunity provided by the Sars-Cov2 vaccine, its usefulness is important in the fight against the virus, he explained. the Georgia Gioula, Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki: it re-enters the body, very quickly to be “remembered” by our body and to be able to face it immediately “.
At the same time, mass vaccination is considered necessary, how you will achieve your coveted “herd immunity” in the coming months, as the scientists reported, although it is not required. In particular, as noted by the professor of Pneumology-Infectious Diseases at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Ioannis Kioumis, there are only two ways to combat the pandemic: one is the vaccine and the second is natural immunity that can take two to three years to achieve, at all costs, at the expense of humans and the economy. Those who postpone vaccination, according to the professor, do not help in treatment.
According to Sotiri Tsiodra, Professor of Pathology-Infectious Diseases EKPA and member of the Expert Committee of the Ministry of Health, as the percentage of vaccinations increases we will see the effectiveness to face the pandemic. However, until the “herd immunity” rate reaches the desired levels, we must respect protection measures.
For those who are skeptical, due to the fact that the vaccine for the treatment of Covid-19 disease was prepared in a short time, the Elijah Mosialos, Professor of Health Policy at the London School of Economics. As he explained, this is due to the enormous and massive mobilization that took place for the first time in history and had the cooperation of governments, research institutes and the private sector. A synergy of scientists that had adequate financial support, which accelerated the processes.
At the same time, the George PapazisisThe Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacology, AUTh, stated that of the 5 million vaccines from various companies, which have been produced in 22 countries, so far no serious side effects have occurred, confirming that the vaccine against the new coronavirus is safe. .
Whoever wishes to receive them is not excluded from the vaccines, except those under 18 years of age, regardless of their health status, since no studies have been carried out that allow it at this stage, as he explained. Emmanuel Roilidis, Professor of Pediatrics-Infectious Diseases, AUTh.
Regarding the issue of the vaccination process, as explained Athanasios Exadaktylos, President of the Panhellenic Medical Association and member of the Committee of Experts of the Ministry of Health, in January it is planned to vaccinate all health workers and in the second phase to citizens based on their age and health status.
The event was attended by the Rector of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Professor Nikolaos G. Papaioannou, the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Professor Theodoros Dardavesis, the Vice President, Professor Stefanos Triagidis, the president of Konstantinos Anatigis Professor of Pulmonology at AUTh, Lemonia Skoura, Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology at AUTh, Anna Papa-Konidari, Professor of Medical Microbiology at AUTh. and member of the Expert Committee of the Ministry of Health, Symeon Metallidis, Associate Professor of Pathology-Infectious Diseases, AUTh., Alexandros Lambropoulos, Professor of Medical-Genetic Biology, AUTh., Theodoros Dardavegis, Kos .Θ. and Professor of Social and Health Medicine.
The “present” was delivered, among others, by Panagiotis Panteliadis, Commander of the PGNTH. AHEPA, Michael Karaviotis, Commander, Papageorgiou Hospital, Nikolaos Nitsas, President of the Thessaloniki Medical Association, Drossos Tsavlis, Pulmonologist, President of the Municipal Council of Thessaloniki and Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Regional Governor of Kentr.
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