Vaccination is a topic that is being talked about everywhere these days. Knowing what it is about will allow us to demystify misinformation and understand how important it is for society, and for our own health, to have access to vaccines that protect us and ensure that we live free from contagion, especially now that we are fighting COVID-19 together.
Vaccination, says the World Health Organization (WHO), "It is a simple, harmless and effective way to protect ourselves against diseases. harmful before coming into contact with them.” These are composed of weakened microorganisms that, upon entering our body, activate antibodies to create our own defenses that will keep us protected.
Access to vaccination campaigns enables mass protection and prevents the spread of existing viruses. “The goal of vaccines, according to the journal specializing in genome Genotyping, is to generate herd immunity that allows us to return to normality, something that is not achieved through health measures.” When a person prioritizes their safety intelligently, they access health protocols and get vaccinated; they take care of themselves, their family, and the people around them.
Producing a vaccine is a process that may take time, or not, depending on the research that has been carried out in laboratories or universities. Coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2) are not new, There are at least seven of them that have been studied since the 1960s. “In fact, the specialized magazine states The Conversation, are responsible for some of the common colds.”
Current COVID-19 vaccines They have been produced in such a short time because there was already previous research, This allowed scientists to start from a “prior knowledge of the biological and immunological characteristics of the pathogen” later, according to Martina Bécares for The Conversation- “The vaccine candidate would have to be synthesized and trials developed to evaluate its efficacy.”
After being produced, it must be tested and approved. To do this, must meet legal requirements before reaching people.“There is no doubt that vaccines are one of the public health interventions that have saved the most lives in history. OMS estimates that immunization saves 2,5 million lives a year and protects many more millions of people from disease and disability.”
Knowing everything that happens in our body, when we learn more about what benefits us, protects us and keeps us away from future illnesses. Making the right decisions is in our hands And one way to do this better is to take an interest in preventing future infections by fighting the viruses that threaten us. SURA It provides us with support from experts and specialists so that we have no doubts about the benefits we get when we take care of our health.