Third dose, Pregliasco: “A peaceful Christmas only with reminder”

“A peaceful Christmas? As long as we go ahead on vaccinations and third doses” anti-Covid: “This is the element that will make the difference. The evolution of this tail-hit of the virus also depends on us, that is on a responsibility in maintaining the new etiquette, in getting vaccinated, in making the third dose “. This is the warning that comes from the virologist Fabrizio Pregliasco, professor at the University of Milan, commenting on what was stated by the Undersecretary of Health Pierpaolo Sileri, according to which this year “we can trust in a peaceful Christmas”. But in view of the Christmas euphoria, Pregliasco brakes and sets some stakes for the festive dinner. “In the meantime, let’s try not to overdo it – says Adnkronos Salute – Excessive tables are a bit risky, let’s do them, but more restricted”. And before gathering grandparents and grandchildren, the expert warns, “absolutely essential are the three doses of vaccine for all over 60s”. But that’s not enough. At home “it is difficult to say to wear a mask, but at least we try to maintain attention in hygiene and behavior”. No to “kisses and hugs” which “have always been moments of risk also for the flu and therefore – remember – even more so for Covid. Let’s avoid them”. At the table, if possible, “let’s sit a little apart, at least for families”. It is also important to “ventilate the room while keeping some windows open”. But this, the virologist confesses, laughing, “only because we can’t say ‘no Christmas, no dinners'”, a suggestion that “some mothers who have to prepare – ironically the doctor – would be very happy”. But I pray how will Christmas pass? “I am a well-known antisocial so – he concludes – at home, alone”.