European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control warn in a joint statement released this Monday of the risk this entails for people over 60 years of age. new options COVID-19 is considered highly contagious.
The statement notes that although there is currently no evidence that the disease caused by BA options. 4 and BA.5 is more severe than those caused by previous options, the high rate of transmission among the elderly leads to an increase in severe cases.
“As of June 26, 2022, the COVID-19 case notification rate in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EU/EEA) remained high and has increased over the past 5 weeks,” the statement said.
“Rate among people aged 65 and over increased in 23 of the 27 countries reviewed. Although this increase is relatively recent, it marks the beginning of a general wave caused by options BA.4 and BA.5″he adds.
In addition, 12 countries reported an increasing upward trend in admissions and admissions in intensive care unit.
“While the death rate in the EU/EEA has remained stable over the past five weeks, epidemiological model The ECDC survey shows that both case notification rates and death rates will increase,” the statement said.
Vaccination is important
Based on the foregoing, both agencies recall their recommendation for the early use of a second booster vaccine against coronavirus in people over 60 years of age or with past pathologies that make them at risk.
“The mathematical model suggests clear benefits for the early launch of a second launch vehicle to protect people over 60,” say the agencies that made the recommendation a week ago.
“Therefore, one should take into account early implementation a second boost not only for the population aged 80 years and over, but also for adults aged 60 to 79 years and people with comorbidities, regardless of age,” he adds.
EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides noted that infections are on the rise around the world. Europe and with them serious cases for which action must be taken, especially in the face of the waves forecast for autumn and winter.
“Vaccination remains our greatest defense against hospitalizations, severe cases and death. I reiterate my call to all who have not yet received all the recommended doses to take them urgently, including the first booster for all and the second booster for those over 60 years of age. age, as well as for those who are in a vulnerable position,” the commissioner said in a statement quoted in the statement.
(EFE)
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