According to Sweden’s chief epidemiologist, it is impossible to combat the virus, so action against COVID-19 should focus on reducing serious illnesses and deaths. In Sweden, the majority of the population will receive a third dose of the vaccine in 2022. Earlier this fall, an additional preparation will be offered to people at risk, the Swedish Public Health Authority announced on Tuesday.
- Many countries are considering giving a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Sweden has decided that mainly seniors will be vaccinated again first
- The decision to administer the third dose is in line with the Swedish tactic in fighting the epidemic. Specialists want to minimize the number of serious illnesses and deaths as much as possible
- Sweden’s chief epidemiologist does not change his mind. He believes that it is not possible to completely eradicate the coronavirus
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Coronavirus: third dose of vaccine in Sweden
According to Swedish experts, it is too early to define the exact scope of vaccination with the third dose. «It will depend, inter alia, on since the emergence of new variants of the coronavirus and research into the effectiveness of vaccines over time, »the release said.
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In autumn, however, an additional dose of the preparation will be offered in Sweden to people living in nursing homes who are over 80 years of age or have immunocompromised.
According to the country’s chief epidemiologist Anders Tegnell, “it is impossible to fight the virus”. – Therefore, work on vaccination should be long-term and focused on reducing serious illness and death – emphasizes Tegnell.
He adds that people in areas with low vaccination rates should still be encouraged to vaccinate. In Sweden, this problem mainly affects the suburbs where immigrants live. Previous studies have shown that people from Africa are the most distrustful.
The Public Health Authority estimates that vaccination of the adult population with two doses will be completed in the fall. Then the preparation will be offered to 16-17 year-olds, as well as to adults who, for various reasons, have not been vaccinated before.
In Sweden, 78% have so far been vaccinated with at least one dose of the vaccine. adult population, and two 51 percent.
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Author: Daniel Zyśk / PAP
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