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Here, a little less than two months after Vax Day, the day of departure of the anti-Covid vaccines established throughout Europe on December 27, the mechanism is stuck again. After the delays from Pfizer and Moderna, AstraZeneca also announces cuts and delays in incoming doses.
AstraZeneca reduces vaccine doses
The pharmaceutical company announced that this week reduce drug deliveries in Italy by 15%. Through an official statement, he specified that he is working “to respect the commitment to deliver 4.2 million doses to Italy in the first quarter, with the aim of exceeding 5 million.”
Why then the cut? For him “complex” production processes and “a multitude of production factors and quality tests that are meticulously performed on each batch,” which can affect the date, frequency and number of doses of each delivery, the company says.
For this reason, the delivery made on February 19 was approximately 7% lower than expected, although the previous week’s deliveries were slightly higher than expected.
Now, for the current week, the Anglo-Swedish giant, according to Reuters, which cites an anonymous Brussels official as a source, is expected to deliver less than half of the vaccines envisaged by the contract with the European Union in the second quarter. .
How the vaccine works
As theAIFA approval up to 65 years for administration, we also continuously hear about the side effects that AstraZeneca would trigger in vaccinated people, apparently much more frequently than Pfizer and Moderna, as are the much talked about cases in Germany. Let’s try to explain well what happens and why.
In the meantime, remember that the AstraZeneca is given to adults over 18 years of age. The vaccine stimulates the body’s natural defenses, that is, our immune system, to produce antibodies and specialized white blood cells that act against the virus, thus providing protection against Covid-19 disease. Let’s clarify that one more time none of the components of this vaccine can cause Covid.
However, this does not mean having full protection against the virus, which is possible, albeit in limited cases, to contract. But surely, if it is contracted, in case of symptoms a mild illness will develop, avoiding serious forms of Covid, hospitalization and potentially death.
AstraZeneca side effects
Like all medicines, this vaccine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Experts consider that the appearance of mild side effects is absolutely normal, precisely because it indicates the activation of the immune response.
Very common side effects
Very common side effects may affect more than 1 in 10 people:
- tenderness, pain, warmth, itching, or bruising where the injection is given
- feeling tired (fatigue) or generally unwell
- chills or feeling feverish
- headache
- feeling sick (nausea)
- joint pain or muscle pain.
Common side effects
Common side effects may affect up to 1 in 10 people:
- swelling or redness where the injection is given
- fever> 38 ° C
- being sick (vomiting) or diarrhea
Uncommon side effects
Uncommon side effects may affect up to 1 in 100 people:
- feeling sleepy or dizzy
- decreased appetite
- enlarged lymph nodes
- excessive sweating, itching, or a rash.
What to do in case of side effects
If any side effect occurs, it is necessary contact your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. It is also possible, and useful, to report side effects directly through the national reporting system.
If there is any adverse effect not mentioned in the package insert, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or nurse immediately.
Instead, we must Seek urgent medical attention if symptoms of a severe allergic reaction develop. These reactions can include a combination of any of the following symptoms:
- feeling dizzy or dizzy
- changes in heartbeat
- difficulty breathing
- wheezing
- swelling of the lips, face, or throat
- hives or rash
- nausea or vomiting
- Stomach ache.
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