2023-12-19 20:00:53
The Pirola variant continues to expand throughout the world and today, more than ever, the issue of vaccines. Although the harshest part of the pandemic is now over, it in no way means that the problem has disappeared. In fact, during the current winter season, a considerable increase in cases is expected to be recorded.
A characteristic that all viruses like SARS-CoV-2 It is the tendency to mutation. Its structure is constantly modified and causes pharmacological treatments to lose effectiveness. Therefore, it is one of the reasons why vaccines must be updated periodically.
The Covid-19 Variant that will prevail in the world
Now, a frequently asked question is whether the updated vaccines such as bivalent ones They protect against new variants. The name originates because it contains two components of protection against the original virus and against the Omicron variant which at the beginning of 2023 was the one that prevailed in the world.
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The problem is that the global trend is expected to change very soon. All this is due to the Pirola variantalso known by the scientific name of JN.1which follows from sublines BA.2.86.
This new variant It has shown rapid expansion and is even classified as the most contagious in the world. According to the analyzes it has more than 30 amino acid modifications in its spike protein compared to the original version. For this reason, there is now a fundamental question that must be answered.
Do the updated vaccines work against the Pirola Variant?
The simplest answer is that both the updated vaccines of Pfizer and Modernalike the first generation ones like the Sputnik V y Abdala They are useful to avoid serious conditions that can lead to fatal consequences. Although the truth is that no immunization works to prevent infections.
Despite the above, in no way should confidence be lost in the vaccines because these are essential medicines that protect against a wide range of diseases.
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According to the estimates of the World Health Organization (WHO), immunizations help prevent more than one million deaths on the planet. They are also one of the reasons why life expectancy has increased in recent decades.
Main points of interest
All current vaccines reduce the risk of severe Covid-19 symptoms generated by all circulating variants, including JN.1 (Pirola). COVID-19 is not the only respiratory disease circulating in the world because there are also influenza and RSV. The only second-generation vaccines against Covid-19 that have been authorized in Mexico are those from Pfizer and Moderna.
Are third-generation vaccines needed against the Pirola Variant?
Just a few days ago the Federal Commission for the Protection against Health Risks (Cofepris) authorized the marketing of second generation vaccines in Mexico. Therefore, its sale is expected to begin in the following weeks.
But now, due to the expansion of the Pirola variantit has become evident that it is required new vaccines, that is, third generation. It is quite similar to what happens with influenza immunization, which is updated annually to offer the best possible protection.
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