AstraZeneca, De Luca: “In Campania no mix vaccines”

Campania says no to the mix of vaccines, stops the recall with Pfizer and Moderna for those who have had the AstraZeneca vaccine as the first dose which, after the cases of thrombosis in Italy, in the region will be used almost exclusively as a second dose only for the over 60s Governor Vincenzo De Luca sets the stakes with a declaration. “The events of the last few days relating to the use of the Astrazeneca vaccine have radically changed the level of trust, the sensitivity and the very willingness of citizens in relation to the vaccination campaign. It is therefore necessary to rebuild the relationship of trust towards the State, which is now strongly compromised. . To this end, any attitude of minimizing problems would be irresponsible. The reality is that from today the vaccination schedule changes completely “, says De Luca. “A radical simplification is therefore indispensable. The roles are clarified. The function of the Commissioner is brought back to an exclusively technical-operational work, relating to the distribution of vaccines. Medical-scientific communication is brought back only to the Ministry of Health, which must take responsibility for providing guidelines, letting only one person in the ministry speak. The level of confusion that exists really risks jeopardizing the continuation of the vaccination campaign “, he continues, before listing the established criteria:” The Campania Region considers it necessary make clear choices. 1) From today, we will no longer administer vaccine doses to viral vectors, to any age group. 2) Mass vaccination with Pfizer and Moderna vaccines continues. 3) Who made the first dose of Astrazeneca above the 60 years, can complete the cycle with a second dose of Astrazeneca. 4) For subjects under 60 (except for those who are in their twelfth week) we do not proceed with the administration of vaccines other than the first dose, on the basis of scientific concerns that we will send to the Government, and with respect to which we solicit answers on the merits, failing which, we will maintain our line of refusal of the vaccine mix “.” We hope that from now on, on the part of the central bodies, expressions such as “it is recommended”, “it is recommended”, “it is preferable” will be eliminated in the communication, but simply say; “it is allowed”, or “it is forbidden” “, concludes De Luca.