Covid emergency: modern vaccine, first and second dose. The two boosters should be given 28 days apart. But, in the event of exceptional circumstances for a country's patient burden, the time frame can be extended to 42 days. While the supporting data is not strong, this was the longest period used in Phase 3 testing. However, it is not recommended to halve the dose.
These are some of the new indications coming from Legend, the Strategic Advisory Expert Group on Immunization, part of theWorld Health Organization (WHO). Meanwhile, according to data released by the Ministry of Health, today they are registered 10.593 new positive cases (yesterday 8.562). The new deaths are 541 (yesterday 420) while the discharged healed are 19.256 (yesterday 15.787). Overall, the positive cases are 482.417, 9.213 cheaper than yesterday. The swabs carried out are 257.034, while in intensive care they still remain 2.372 people; they are still in home isolation 458.690 people affected by Covid.
Modern vaccine, first and second dose: how to administer them
Experts also recommend giving Moderna's vaccine only in facilities where cases of anaphylactic reactions can be treated. And, while recognizing the importance of vaccination for pregnant women, they do not recommend giving the vaccine during pregnancy unless the benefits to the expectant mother outweigh the potential risks. For example, for health workers at high risk of exposure or for pregnant women with other diseases, at risk of severe forms of Covid-19.
Vaccine, risks and immunization times
Although there is no data on the vaccine in breastfeeding, given its mechanism of action, Sage said it is unlikely to cause any risks. For this reason, it is also recommended to vaccinate women who are breastfeeding their babies. It is also advisable to immunize those who have already fallen ill with Covid, both in symptomatic and asymptomatic form.
But, given the limited availability of vaccines, those who have had the infection in the previous 6 months can delay vaccination at the end of this period. And always for the low availability of vaccines and the lack of data on whether the vaccine reduces the risk of transmission, Sage does not recommend vaccinating travelers, unless they are among the high-risk groups identified by WHO.
