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Is AstraZeneca really effective? Skepticism about the British vaccine is significantly higher compared to the other vaccines from Biontech / Pfizer and Moderna. In Germany, a large part of the AstraZeneca vaccine is out there instead of being vaccinated. Switzerland is also discussing approval of the vaccine only for people under 65. Because the data is still too thin.
The German Paul Ehrlich Institute is now taking a position on the AstraZeneca material. Post the most important information on the website.
Better effectiveness than reported
The bottom line: “The AstraZeneca corona vaccine is very effective,” the institute writes. In most cases it prevents infections and milder symptoms in case of illness. The vaccine also prevents the disease from getting worse. “All people who get vaccinated benefit from the expected protective effect,” says the institute.
The institute rates the effectiveness of the vaccine above what was previously reported: “This value represents a conservative estimate.” The effectiveness can also be higher.
No serious diseases
The institute has also given its approval to vaccination reactions: “These reactions usually occur shortly after vaccination and are not associated with more serious or long-lasting diseases.” (lui)
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