Vaccinations against COVID-19. EMA and ECDC in the statement: full vaccination provides high protection against disease, also caused by the Delta variant

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) released a joint statement on vaccination against COVID-19 on Wednesday. They concluded that “complete vaccination is the key to protection” against the serious course of COVID-19. They also encourage people who are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine – and who have not yet taken the preparation – to get vaccinated on the recommended schedule.

“Full immunization with any EU / EEA approved formulation provides a high level of protection against serious disease and death caused by SARS-CoV-2, including variants such as Delta. sufficient time (seven to fourteen days) from the date of administration of the last dose of vaccine, “the press release explained.

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It also said that “vaccination is also important to protect those most at risk from severe illness and hospitalization, limit the spread of the virus and prevent the emergence of new variants of concern.”

At the same time, EMA and ECDC warn that although the effectiveness of vaccines is very high, none is 100% effective. “This means that a limited number of SARS-CoV-2 infections can be expected among people who have completed the recommended immunization schedule (…). However, should an infection occur, vaccines can greatly prevent serious disease and greatly reduce the number of people. that go to hospital because of COVID-19 “- it wrote.

“EMA and ECDC recommend full COVID-19 vaccination for all eligible citizens,” the report continues. The press release also assessed that “until more people are fully vaccinated and SARS-CoV-2 continues to spread, everyone should comply with national laws and continue to take measures such as wearing masks and respecting social distancing.” It was noted that this also applies to fully vaccinated people.