According to János Szlávik, with a 90 percent effective coronavirus vaccination, it is enough to vaccinate 50-60 percent of the population to prevent a major epidemic in Hungary.

Coronavirus: the second wave, the second closure

Later than many expected, but in mid-November, the Hungarian government also decided to try to curb the second wave of the coronavirus epidemic by introducing restrictions. At the time of the decision, 5,000 new infections a day had been identified and the number of deaths from the virus mostly ranged from 50 to 100 in 24 hours. The first step is a partial closure, but how effective it is is questionable. Follow our news!

In order for as many people as possible to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, they need to be told how they react to the vaccine, said János Szlávik, director of the National Institute of Hematology and Infectious Diseases. Kossuth on the radio.

Slavic has given an example of vaccination against influenza: it would be useful every year, but only 20-25 percent of the population can get vaccinated. Coronavirus vaccines made with new technology make people feel even more unsafe, so they must be shown to be safe.

Many may not want to get vaccinated with a coronavirus vaccine

The infectologist indicated. For this reason, he called for the good news that, based on initial results, certain vaccines are more than 90 percent effective. In this case, he explained, it is enough to vaccinate 50-60 percent of the population to prevent a major epidemic in Hungary.

Not only is the effectiveness of the vaccine important, but also how many people will be vaccinated with it.

Although AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine is “only” 70 percent effective, it can still be a perfect weapon in the fight against the epidemic. Its ease of transportation and relatively low cost can even be an advantage. Have you managed to overcome epidemics such as smallpox or polio in the past?


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According to preliminary information, vaccination will be voluntary and everyone will be able to decide for themselves if they want to be vaccinated, similar to the flu vaccine. According to the chief physician, it is conceivable that in the coming months, hundreds or thousands of people will be able to try this vaccine.

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