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Although the effectiveness of the vaccines varies, they all prevent the disease caused by the coronavirus epidemic from worsening, János Szlávik, chief infectologist at the South Pest Central Hospital, told public media this Saturday.
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are made with a similar technology based on a messenger RNA (ribonucleic acid) and both are effective in their efficacy, whereas until now only mild vaccination reactions have been observed.
János Slavik said. He also recalled that Moderna’s vaccine, which began to be vaccinated in the country on Saturday, will be stopped at minus 20 degrees for a long time, while the Pfizer vaccine must be stored at minus 70 degrees.
Most coronavirus vaccines are given twice, but there are some that are given only once, but there is no difference in effectiveness between the two types of vaccines.
– said János Slavik, adding that a vaccine that does not need to be repeated is more convenient.
It is not yet possible to determine exactly how long vaccines will provide protection. In animal experiments, there was also an example that there were still enough antibodies in the body for protection 1-2 years after vaccination.
He added, however, that for humans this cannot be confirmed yet, but appears to be
Vaccination will definitely protect for 8-10 months.
He pointed out that vaccination is also important because it can prevent not only the disease but also the transmission of the infection, and until the vaccination reaches 60-70 percent, the epidemic will be present. He believes that the data will improve the situation of the epidemic, as there are fewer and fewer hospitalized and intensive care units.
We cannot sit down, because if we look around Europe, we see that the third wave has started in many countries. So we have to be patient and wait for the vaccine.
János Slavik said.
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