"Our data show that two doses of the four approved vaccines protect against the Delta variant
, these data are reassuring. It is important to continue vaccination with particular attention to the most vulnerable and the elderly."
This was stated by
Marco Cavaleri
of the European Medicines Agency (Ema).
"Currently the EMA is unable to provide a definitive recommendation on the use of different anti-Covid vaccines for the two doses" of the vaccination course, but "preliminary data from studies in Spain and Germany show a good immune response and no security problems ".
The head of vaccine strategy of the European Medicines Agency added. "The heterologous vaccination strategy has historically proven to be successful, has been used for other vaccines and has a solid scientific rationale," Cavalieri concluded.
"All five treatments selected by the European Commission as part of its therapeutic strategy" against Covid-19 "are currently under continuous review by the EMA, which will continue during the summer. Initial opinions are expected later. the end of the year ".
He also added the EMA.
It seems that the 4 vaccines authorized in the EU protect against all strains, including the delta variant.
First real-world data suggest that:
2 doses of vaccines protect against the delta variant
antibodies from the approved vaccines neutralize this variant.
#EMAPresser
- EU Medicines Agency @EMA_News) July 1, 2021
