What can happen after summer? "The vaccine must be combined with other measures"?

"In favor we have the Vaccines, that we have learned that they work because vaccinated people are not hospitalized with complications," indicates the prominent Aragonese nurse, who is very knowledgeable about the entire vaccination process to stop the pandemic. However, she is against the lack of global coverage in the face of variants that may arise, that minors are not vaccinated, people who do not have the complete schedule or those who are still reluctant, Cuesta lists.

Low protection, as the pharmaceutical companies have communicated. Pfizer has reported that in its case the maximum immunity is 96,2%, which is achieved between one week and two months after the injection. Nevertheless, The company has also indicated that the percentage decreases an average of 6% every two months. "Perhaps a third dose would be more convenient that was not the same, but improved or a mixture that copes with two or three variables", proposes Nacho de Blas, who warns of variants that may arise, such as lambda. In addition, this epidemiologist also brings up the lack of pediatric vaccines on the table.

Precisely, The Government of Aragon opened this Wednesday the process to make an appointment for children between 12 and 15 years old. This means that many will return to the classrooms with the complete schedule. However, experts recommend that the measures that were carried out last year, such as ventilation, be maintained.

"Fortunately, the majority of the population will be immunized, however children under 12 years of age will not be. This can pose a problem for the transmission of covid because They could infect their cohabitants and family members who are more vulnerable despite being vaccinated. On the other hand, other respiratory viruses that have barely circulated this year can be problematic. That is why we have to act with several possible scenarios," adds the doctor from the Zaragoza hospital. In addition, he values ​​the role of the schools this year: "They have done very well, it could be very important. "I think they're going to have to stay focused."

"The vaccine must be combined with other measures. Vaccines are to reduce, not to eradicate. With these measures we are controlling the disease, but not eradicating it," recalls Nacho de Blas. "The measures up to now should be maintained"epidemiologists, doctors and nurses agree. De Blas recommends ultraviolet filters to inactivate the virus in the air or ventilation, among many other measures, and believes that what may be lost in a short time is the disinfection of surfaces. Pulmonologist Antonio Caballero insists that he "continues to be a supporter of distance, vaccines and the use of masks."

El tracking It is another aspect on which emphasis is placed. "In this wave what we are seeing is the tip of the iceberg," laments De Blas, in relation to young people. In line with the above, he believes that it would have been advisable to do "an educational campaign" since the antigen tests went on sale, although it seems that the majority of citizens are making appropriate use. Despite all these measures, De Blas does not rule out that there will be more waves in winter. Lastly, regarding the covid certificate, believes that its obligation will be relaxed and that in the future it will be necessary only for some specific activities, such as plane flights or summer camps.

The opinions of these experts are linked to taking care of the economic situation: "We cannot return to closure, we must look for compatible measures." De Blas gives as an example Germany, , where the ventilation adaptation of some public places has been encouraged. "We have to be prepared for the worst, but hoping for the best", concludes Nacho de Blas with caution.