Nā Pahu Hoʻohui Covid – worldwide concerns over long term immunity and new Covid19 variants have convinced some countries to deploy Covid Booster Shots.
Aia kahi papa hoʻonui o nā ʻano Covid19 ʻokoʻa, ʻoi aku ka mea hou loa o ka ʻano Delta i hoʻolaha aku ai i ka honua.
There is a risk that these are more infectious and dangerous than the original Covid19 virus.
ʻO ka hapanui o ka poʻe i ka makaʻu i kēia manawa ua loaʻa i ʻelua mau lāʻau lapaʻau lāʻau pale a palekana loa.
The UK NHS advises that any potential booster programme should begin in September 2021.
This will maximise protection in those who are most vulnerable to serious COVID-19 ahead of the winter months.
Flu / Influenza vaccines are typically delivered in autumn.
ʻO ka NHS considers that, where possible, a joined up approach to the delivery of COVID-19 and influenza vaccination could support delivery and maximise uptake of both vaccines.
It is highly likely that over-50s and those at risk will be offered a booster at the same time as a flu jab, with the programme expected to begin in early September.
Data from Public Health England suggesting the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is 96% effective and the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is 92% effective against hospital admission after two doses.
Many Harley Street Clinics are likely to offer the combined jabs to help assist the Covid Booster jab rollout – please express your interest here.