DAccording to immunologist Carsten Watzl, the more infectious Delta variant coronavirus Will remain the main mutant in Germany in July. The Secretary-General of the German Immunology Association stated on the ZDF “Morgenmagazin” on Monday that at present, 30% of new infections may be caused by the Delta variant. In his view, July will exceed the 50% mark. The good news is that this happens at a very low level.
Watzl currently does not recommend shortening the interval between the first and second vaccination. There are not enough vaccines at this time. He advocates maintaining the recommended interval and getting as many primary vaccines as possible. If the current rate of vaccination is maintained, all second vaccinations should be carried out in September. If more vaccines are provided, it will be faster.
Immunologists assume that older people will need intensive vaccination from September, especially in nursing homes. Many elderly people are vaccinated very early, and the vaccine is not as effective for them as young people. However, with delta variants, children can also be infected, although the risk of serious illness is low. Watzl expects an outbreak in schools and nursing facilities in the fall. You can solve this problem through vaccination or the concept of fresh air. “Think about whether you don’t want your child to be vaccinated,” the immunologist advises parents.
At the same time, the Social Democratic Party health politician Karlauterbach The Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) has requested that its restrictive recommendations for children’s coronavirus vaccination be reconsidered. “In the UK, there are already many children infected with the new crown virus in clinics. The Permanent Vaccination Committee believes that Covid is harmless to children. In my opinion, this does not apply to the delta variant,” Lauterbach told the Rhein Post.
For the Delta variant, the number of hospitalizations is much higher: “The Robert Koch Institute assumes a hospitalization rate of 11%, which is twice that of the Alpha variant. The difference is large, especially among young people, so the Delta version is a problem. Especially for children,” Lauterbach said.
