COVID-19: France changes its attitude towards vaccination against AstraZeneca for people aged 65 and over.

The French government approves that older people with STIs get vaccinated against COVID-19. From the company AstraZeneca after last month approved the use of the vaccine only in people under 65, claiming that there were not enough vaccination data for the elderly population. This raised concerns about serious side effects. In Thailand, the prime minister said he was waiting for FDA registration before receiving this type of vaccine.

French Health Minister Olivier Veron said: “People with the co-disease can now be vaccinated with AstraZeneca. That includes people from 65 to 74 years old “

He said that people with a condition like high blood pressure or diabetes can get the vaccine at general practitioner clinics, hospitals and will be able to get injections at pharmacies in the coming days.

People over the age of 75 will continue to receive the vaccine developed by Pfizer. O Modern Company In the vaccination center

This change in attitude by the French authorities comes after a month. Jan ago French President Emmanuel Macron said the AstraZeneca vaccine was “appears to be ineffective” for the elderly. The claim was strongly rejected by a group of UK scientists and officials.

But after attending the Council of the European Union on February 26. Mr Macron stated that “If this is the vaccine they offer me I will surely accept it.”

COVID-19 vaccine Developed jointly between the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca. It is widely used in the UK. But many countries in the European Union (EU), including Germany. It is still limited for use by people under the age of 65.

Even the EU drug regulator approved the use of this vaccine for people of all age groups. But it is up to the government of each member state to determine the vaccination policy for its people.

The Canadian Board of Immunization issued a recommendation on March 1 not to vaccinate AstraZeneca for people 65 and older, saying that clinical trial data for this group is insufficient.

In that French After more information about this vaccine appears. Public health officials are trying to reassure people that the AstraZeneca vaccine is as safe and effective as any other COVID-19 vaccine.

Someone in France is currently vaccinated against COVID-19. The first dose was about 3 million people, while the UK. Which has a similar population More than 20 million people have received the first dose of the vaccine.

UK authorities argue that it is more beneficial to vaccinate as many vulnerable people as soon as possible. The latest data from this project indicates that the COVID-19 Vaccine Reduces the possibility of people over 80 years of age suffering from serious illness from COVID-19. And more than 80% of hospitalizations were necessary 2-3 weeks after receiving the first dose of the vaccine.

In Thailand, today (March 2) Facebook account with the name Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha posted a message about the COVID-19 vaccine, stating that “Thailand has started vaccination against COVID-19. The vaccine it has been distributed first to 13 provinces in risk areas. ” For injections to doctors, nurses, medical personnel who work at the forefront. People at risk according to our vaccination plan, this month and the following months we will have a vaccination every month. Until the end of the year, a total of 63 million doses distributed throughout the country. And the injection was more complete “

Gen. Prayut revealed that it has been reported that Everyone who injects is fine, no one has allergies or side effects ”. In addition to the 63 million doses that have been subscribed and that are gradually increasing. We are looking for more vaccines. To inject everyone OR cover as much as possible It could be the same vaccine or a new approved vaccine. We look at each one, considering all aspects of suitability. ”

“The vaccine we are injecting now is Sinovac from China, which many countries have already injected. This vaccine has not been sufficiently tested in people over 60, so we were advised: Do not spray people over 60 to wait a little longer for results. That it is not a question of safety or not All vaccines used are certified as safe. And certify that it works. ”

“… As for me Your doctor recommends the AstraZeneca vaccine. It covers all age groups But Astra Seneca, we have obtained 1,100 thousand doses, it is still in the process of registration and certification by the FDA, we have to wait, which is expected to be completed soon. I cannot give myself the injection first. Both people ordered injections. And the people who inject it will be illegal, “the prime minister said.