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Switzerland is also closing in on a corona vaccination. With 15.8 million doses ordered, two of which are necessary, almost the entire population can be vaccinated. It’s a big project before the vaccine reaches the individual’s bloodstream from the manufacturer. The cantons are facing a show of force that raises myriad questions.
Why do the British vaccinate and we don’t?
The UK drug regulatory agency gave emergency approval of the Biontech / Pfizer vaccine earlier this month without waiting for a date. Swissmedic and the European Medicines Agency insist on complete data for proper authorization. EU approval is expected on December 29 at the earliest. The one in Switzerland in early 2021.
What are the Russians doing?
The Russians wanted to be the fastest and started the first corona vaccines on Monday, outside of testing. However, a lot of data is still missing from the last testing phase.
Will Americans get vaccinated in December?
The United States could issue an emergency approval for the Biontech / Pfizer and Moderna vaccines every day. However, the regular meeting of the responsible committee of the US FDA is scheduled for December 10. Then, at the earliest, the first emergency approval is expected.
When does Switzerland start with corona vaccines?
According to the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG), vaccinations in Switzerland should start in January. According to statements in the “NZZ am Sonntag” by Virginie Masserey, head of the infection control section of FOPH, up to 70,000 vaccines per day are planned for the first half of 2021.
Are there enough vaccines for everyone in Switzerland?
Switzerland ordered 4.5 million doses of the Moderna vaccine from the beginning. Another 3 million were signed on Tuesday. The federal government has also insured 5.3 million cans of Astra Zeneca and 3 million cans of Biontech / Pfizer. With two vaccines per person, that would be enough for 7.9 million people.
Swissmedic is testing four vaccines continuously. What is the advantage of the last of Janssen-Cilag?
The Johnson & Johnson subsidiary’s vaccine is the only one that only needs a single dose. It also makes logistics easier because it can be stored and transported from two to eight degrees.
Who will get the vaccine first?
First risk groups and health workers. There is no precise vaccination schedule yet because FOPH makes distribution dependent on the type of vaccine.
Jobs the crown vaccine for the elderly?
Moderna speaks of an efficacy in the elderly. However, with Moderna and Biontech / Pfizer’s corona vaccines, it is not known which age groups were tested, what side effects the individual groups had, and also how long immunity lasts, as Wolf-Dieter Ludwig of the German Medical Association says. .
What is the effect of corona vaccination in risk groups?
“We don’t know if people who are particularly at risk have been tested,” explains Ludwig. There are only press releases from manufacturers. Today no one can evaluate long-term side effects either.
Can you take two different vaccines to better protect yourself?
According to Swissmedic, a combination is currently out of the question.
How is the vaccine distributed?
Fifteen billion doses of vaccines must be postponed worldwide. A fraction also goes to Switzerland. Zurich and Basel airports are certified for handling. Freezing temperatures down to minus 80 degrees should be observed with some vaccines. The Cargologic company ensures compliance with the cold chain at Zurich airport, for example.
Where is it stored and how do vaccine doses reach the population?
The storage location is top secret. The army first aid kit is used for procurement and is also responsible for distribution to the respective cantons. Each canton organizes how the vaccination doses finally reach the clinics and vaccination centers while maintaining the cold chain. So far only a few such as Zurich, Basel-Land and Nidwalden have confirmed that they will be ready in January. Sports halls, exhibition centers, cantonal hospitals and civil defense systems can be used as vaccination centers.
How can I prove that I have been vaccinated against Corona?
A corona vaccination is entered on the vaccination card (“Impfbüechli”) in Switzerland. This allows a person vaccinated in Switzerland to confirm their vaccination. Entry can also be entered on the international vaccination card (yellow).
How much does vaccination cost?
Vaccination is free for the population.
Nursing staff should be vaccinated second, but they are not very willing to do so. Is a mandatory vaccination required for this occupational group?
The federal government does not want a mandatory vaccination. In theory, hospitals could make vaccination mandatory, but should refrain from doing so as nursing staff is scarce. The manager of the professional association of nursing professionals (SBK), Yvonne Ribi, says that it is still too early to make a recommendation for vaccination.
What is needed for nurses to have the highest possible level of confidence in corona vaccination?
According to Ribi, it is important that data on approved vaccines are published so that health personnel can make a professional decision on this basis. She emphasizes: “Public pressure, on the other hand, is counterproductive because, ultimately, a vaccination decision is a personal decision.”
