2024-07-24 15:09:59
A corresponding corona vaccine will be available soon
Deadline: 24.07.2024
Source: dpa
The coronavirus is constantly evolving. So the vaccine has to be adjusted again and again. The manufacturer Biontech provides a new preparation that will be available from August. Which virus is the vaccine aimed at – and who might benefit the most.
FFor corona booster vaccines, the vaccine should be available in August corresponding to the currently circulating JN.1 virus variant. The Ministry of Health in Berlin announced that the preparation received by the federal government from the manufacturer Biontech for all age groups will be delivered to pharmaceutical retailers from next week. Practices can then order the Comirnaty vaccine from pharmacies by August 6th and have it delivered from August 12th.
The ministry explained that vaccination is an important pillar in protecting the population from corona diseases. This applies even to vulnerable people from risk groups.
JN .1 subline KP.3 is currently important in Germany with a share of around 55 percent. Subline KP2 has a share of 23 percent according to data from the week of June 24th. These types of insects are also known as the so-called flirt variants.
There is currently no evidence that these variants cause more severe infections or different symptoms than other strains of the virus, he said. In addition, they rely on high basic immunity of the population through vaccinations and infections.
The Standing Immunization Committee (Stiko) recommends that groups of people who are particularly at risk receive an annual booster vaccination in the fall. This is intended to provide the best possible protection during the expected attack period. These groups include, among others, people older than 60 years and small children aged six months and older with underlying disease associated with an increased risk of a severe course of Covid -19.
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