The National Institute of Vaccines has issued a statement saying that Omicron vaccination can help reduce the number of serious illnesses, deaths, and long-term emergence of COVID-19.
Today (15 April 65) the National Vaccine Institute issued a statement on the necessity of receiving “Covid vaccine”, the spike means that, according to information published through online media, it has been identified that There is no need for injections. “Covid Vaccine”, the needle to stimulate the release of infection with the Omicron strain is safe. and is a natural immune system The Foundation is deeply concerned about the people who have been referred to information with such misunderstandings.
In this regard, the Institute confirms that Vaccination with booster needles in situations where the virus is rapidly mutating. very necessary The booster vaccination helps to reduce the symptoms of severe illness. reduce the chance of death and reduce the likelihood of developing Long COVID in adults
including inflammatory disease of the body in children (Mis-C) from being sick with COVID. Evidence suggests that The booster vaccine can significantly reduce these symptoms than those who have never been vaccinated or who have not been vaccinated.
The injection of “Covid vaccine” has been widely implemented. resulting in reports confirming safety and efficacy of many booster vaccinations from many countries around the world
In Thailand, data was collected to study the effectiveness of vaccines used in the country as well. current study results (Data evaluating the effectiveness of vaccines from actual use, Chiang Mai Province during Jan.-March 2022 as of April 8, 2022) stated that
“In the situation of the Omicron epidemic, two doses of vaccination do not prevent infection. but can prevent more than 85% of deaths It can prevent infection by 34-68% and increase the prevention of death by 98-99%.
And when the 4th booster needle vaccination is due at the end of the vaccination schedule, it is found that it can prevent up to 80-82% of infections. 4″
Based on the results of the vaccine efficacy evaluation results from real world use. As a result, the World Health Organization has announced that people are encouraged to get the Covid booster vaccine to reduce the rate of serious illness. and died from Omicron virus infection as well.
The current situation in Thailand reveals that the overall coverage of booster vaccination is still relatively low. with only 35% of booster vaccination coverage (national data as of April 8) and from data collection of people with severe illness and death from coronavirus.
It was found that there were still populations in group 608, including elderly people aged 60 years and over, patients with 7 congenital diseases, namely chronic respiratory disease. cardiovascular disease chronic renal disease Stroke, obesity, cancer, diabetes
and pregnant women, gestational age 12 weeks or more In a higher ratio than other populations, it was found that the people in group 608 still received relatively low booster vaccination.
Therefore, the Institute invites the general public to and especially people aged 60 years and over, those with 7 co-morbidities, and pregnant women. Those who have never been vaccinated with COVID-19 before should receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and receive a second dose of vaccination as scheduled.
If the second dose has been vaccinated for more than 3 months, get the 3rd vaccination immediately, and if the third dose has been vaccinated for 4 months or more, get the fourth dose. Wearing a mask, social distancing, and washing your hands regularly are still important measures.
that, when treated in conjunction with vaccination, will help control the spread of disease Reduce the chance of virus mutation and effectively reduce the risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19. The institute therefore urges people to continue to strictly adhere to self-protection measures. For the safety of yourself and your loved ones.
information from National Vaccine Institute
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