Guest of the program “Onet Rano.” was prof. Miłosz Parczewski, infectious diseases specialist, member of the Medical Council at the Prime Minister. The expert talked about how many people in Poland will have to be vaccinated in order for us to reach the threshold of herd immunity.
Coronavirus: Herd Immunity in Poland
Prof. Parczewski explained what factors are important for achieving herd immunity. – It depends on the infectivity of the virus, the number of people who have been infected, the duration of immunity after contracting COVID-19 and the number of people vaccinated – said the expert.
According to the specialist, the vaccination of 70 percent. the population of Poles may not be enough to reach the threshold of herd immunity. – In the case of measles or rubella, 90 percent must be vaccinated. people so that there are no new infections. We need to strive for 80-90 percent. of people had antibodies – either as a result of disease or through vaccination – he stressed.
Prof. Parczewski pointed out that it is not known how long vaccination protects against infection. This will also have an impact on how and when herd immunity is achieved.
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