As reports the TV channel “Russia 24” Deputy Director on scientific work of Institute of epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor, Aleksandr Gorelov skeptical about the possibility of creating a universal vaccine against a new type of coronavirus.
According to experts, in the creation of such drugs, it is important to take into account the age and sex characteristics of the citizens.
“will Not appear one universal vaccine that can protect children and pregnant women, and individuals young and older… Must be a proven safety and not only immunogenicity, for different population groups: 65+, for those younger, for pregnant women, for children of different age” – has explained Gorelov.
as for the citizens who will be vaccinated first, the expert recommended to start with risk groups, and citizens with chronic diseases.
“This is the most vulnerable and targeted focus groups, targeted views of health in all countries of the world,” said the epidemiologist.
