The outbreak of Covid-19 around the world is already a reality and now there are fears that it will stop all the advances that have been made. In particular, the expansion shown by the Delta Variant is one of the greatest threats. At first it only proved to be more infectious but now it is known that it also decreases the effectiveness of some vaccines. For the same reason, some manufacturers such as Pfizer have requested that a third dose of the vaccine and thus guarantee maximum protection among the population.
In this sense, from the beginning, he stated that by completing the scheme with the two doses of this pharmaceutical, an efficacy of 95 percent is obtained against serious phases of the disease. Although it is also necessary to remember that certain parameters must be met. Among them is waiting at least two weeks after the second inoculation and also avoiding having comorbidities.
Whereas it has now been observed that Pfizer’s protection can decrease up to 88 percent against this mutation. In addition, even immunized people can transmit the disease. For this reason, it is essential to maintain the use of face masks and other basic hygiene measures.
Low-income nations should be prioritized first
In the midst of this panorama today the World Health Organization (WHO) has established a controversial position. Its CEO, Tedros Adhanom, has issued a warning to high-income countries. Many of them have already started the application of a third dose or are about to do so. He has asked all of them to stop your plans.
The official points out that for the moment the highest priority should be to start with the application of the first dose in the most disadvantaged nations with less purchasing power. To date there are more than fifty who still do not receive vaccines to start the campaign among their citizens.
With the above in mind, the WHO request is to wait at least until the end of September for the application of a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Otherwise, the health of the inhabitants of low-income countries would be compromised.
“Accordingly, WHO is calling for a moratorium on boosters until at least the end of September, to enable at least 10% of the population of every country to be vaccinated” –@DrTedros # COVID19 #VaccinEquity https://t.co/K4TbHxtGDJ
– World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) August 4, 2021
What has established the maximum sanitary organisms is that at least 10 percent of the population of developing countries must receive the first dose of the vaccine to continue with the immunization in the rich nations.
Inequality in the distribution of inputs
In that sense, the WHO director added that so far 80 percent of Pfizer’s total production is in the countries that make up the G-20. Therefore the pandemic has made the class differences that persist in the world even more evident.
Meanwhile, no response has yet been obtained from Pfizer or one of the leaders of the wealthiest nations in the world. While it should be remembered that since last week Israel began with the application of the third dose of the vaccine.