AstraZeneca and second dose, Abrignani: “Guinea pigs? Nonsense”

“Talking about guinea pigs is nonsense.” Sergio Abrignani, a member of the Scientific Technical Committee, says this in reference to people vaccinated with AstraZeneca who, after the instructions on administration to the over 60s only, will have to booster with a second dose of a different vaccine. “Vaccines have saved our lives, they are not the problem, they are the solution”, underlines Abrignani to Sky Tg24. “Vaccines based on viral vectors have allowed us to limit deaths, side effects are very rare and in any case we have suggested this type of administration over the age of 60. Now for those under 60 already vaccinated with AstraZeneca other vaccines must be used, but it is not an experiment. It has already been done all over the world -remarks the member of the CTS-. We know that it is possible and that it is extremely safe vaccines thanks to works already started abroad. We are thus trying to eliminate the risk “.