If the epidemiological situation worsens in the fall, Ottawa does not rule out the possibility of reinstating a vaccination obligation. And in this case the need may be three or even four doses.
The keyword is now “transition”said on Tuesday the Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, at a press conference where he announced that the vaccine passport will no longer be required for travelers and civil servants.
And this transition continues even further. He lowered the concept of being fully vaccinated to replace it with up-to-date vaccinations.
These two doses are no longer enough to protect against infections and transmission, so we are moving to an updated definition of vaccination.mentioned by Mr. Duclos.
” A timely vaccination, for most Quebecers, is a three-dose vaccination, he specified. For some Quebecers, this is a four -dose vaccination. “
This change in posture was in line with the recommendation of the Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, and of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).
At a press conference on Friday, Dr. Admittedly, from one study to another, two doses of the vaccine were effective very weak against the Omicron variant after six months.
At two doses, the effectiveness of the vaccine, which initially ranged from 50%to 80%, dropped to about 20%, Drs. Tam. The third dose allows it to rise again around the 50% to 60% mark.
When we compare ourselves, we regret
The rate of Canadians who received at least one booster dose (i.e. three doses) was Too low in the country, Minister Duclos said on Tuesday. This is lower than in other G7 countries [sauf les États-Unis]he said sorry.
The federal government therefore plans to work near in provinces and territories to increase the rate of people vaccinated by three doses to be adequately prepared for what can happen in the fall.
While 90.2% of adults in Canada were doubly vaccinated, only 58.5% received their third dose.
We need to raise it significantly, at least to the level we have had in recent months for the second dose.said the Minister.
The obligation to be vaccinated for travelers and civil servants was placed on October 30, 2021 and will be removed on Monday.
The Canadian Press
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Source: Radio-Canada
