AstraZeneca, danger or not?

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Today, in Covipod, we answer questions about the suspension of the Principle of the vaccine
It consists of injecting the body with an infectious agent (virus or bacteria), in a harmless form but stimulating the body’s immune response. The immune system having … “data-image =” https://cdn.futura-sciences.com/buildsv6/images/midioriginal/d/7/7/d77c1cf78f_50038307_pasteur-joseph-meister.jpg “data-url =” https://www.futura-sciences.com/sante/definitions/medecine-vaccination-11858/ “data-more =” Read more “>vaccination with the AstraZeneca formula. Then we will make a brief inventory of the treatments and the measures to be observed. Consider subscribing to Science thread to stay as close as possible to the news, and to leave us a note and a comment with the hashtag #FuturaPod. Discover all our other podcasts here.

Context

The abundant news of coronavirus can be a bit confusing at times. Among the many studies, measurements sometimes lost in the mass information, and progress of treatments, it is not always easy to keep track. This is precisely why we launched Science thread, the scientific news podcast, last November. More recently, a new format, Covipod, has been added to it, in order to keep you informed of the latest news from the Covid-19.

Written and presented by our health journalist Julie Kern, graduated with a master’s degree in infectious disease, this audio pellet is accessible to as many people as possible. It therefore offers you a focus on major news, then an overview of the latest measures, discoveries and solutions to the pandemic. The aim is to provide you with clear and concise answers to help you better understand and follow the evolution of the disease in France and around the world. The hashtag #Coronavirus remains available at any time on Futura to learn more, in depth.

Transcription du podcast

Hello everyone, and welcome to this third episode of Covipod. I am Julie, graduate of a master’s degree in infectious diseases and scientific writer at Futura. In this audio parenthesis, together we will take a tour of the news on coronavirus, in a calm and simple way. We will decipher together a landmark event of the Covid-19 pandemic before taking a quick tour of new scientific knowledge on the subject. Do not forget to subscribe to podcasts produced by Futura to be as close as possible to scientific news and if you feel like it, leave us a note and a comment on your favorite listening platforms.

If you follow the news, it could not have escaped you: France has temporarily suspended the vaccine from AstraZeneca until the opinion of the European Medicines Agency which is expected to be released today, March 18, 2021. At the time of recording this podcast, it has not yet been published. The reason for this temporary suspension is the appearance of thromboembolic disorders and the coagulation, in ten European countries. AstraZeneca’s vaccine lot ABV5300 is at the heart of the concerns. France has received around 300,000 doses of the latter, half of which has already been injected. For the moment, there is nothing to link these events to vaccination. This is why this decision is making the teeth of many scientists and doctors cringe. Far from political decisions, let’s take stock of the side effects identified by the ANSM. As of March 4, 2021, 454,545 injections of the AstraZeneca vaccine have been given and 3,013 adverse effects recorded, of which 965 considered to be serious. Women aged 18-49 are the most at risk. The vast majority of side effects are due to the body’s reaction to the vaccine, whether local, such as pains at the injection site, or generalized, such as the onset of what doctors call a syndrome flu-like. The latter is the most common systemic side effect, with 40% of side effects reported. On average two days after the injection, the vaccinated person gets fever, headaches and severe fatigue. These symptoms usually go away a few days later with rest, but may still require time off work. Most of the serious side effects reported are the consequences of this flu-like syndrome, which can cause tachycardia, hypertension or dizziness. The onset of influenza-like illness is not new and is known to scientists and doctors. There is therefore nothing to worry about. What about thromboembolic disorders that everyone worries about? Only one serious case has been identified in France. This is the appearance of Consequences of a … “data-image =” https://cdn.futura-sciences.com/buildsv6/images/midioriginal/4/a/7/4a72bcf5df_50034456_thrombose-dr. jpg “data-url =” https://www.futura-sciences.com/sante/definitions/medecine-thrombose-2857/ “data-more =” Read more “>thromboses multiple (cerebral, portal and pulmonary) in a person with disseminated intravascular coagulation. She had received a dose of the famous batch ABV 5300. (As a reminder, thrombosis is a disease in which small clots blood, called thrombi, can clog the veins and prevent blood from reaching the heart.) This case joins the 30 thromboembolic events recorded in Europe for the 5 million people vaccinated. At the moment, there is no evidence that the AstraZeneca vaccine is responsible, as the number of cases of thromboembolic events in vaccinees does not exceed that of the general population. Although AstraZeneca’s vaccine is more reactogenic than that of Pfizer or Moderna, its benefit / risk ratio is still largely positive. In other words, it is better to get a dose of AstraZeneca vaccine than to catch Covid-19. To learn more about this story, I recommend reading the article ” Is the AstraZeneca vaccine a victim of the precautionary principle? », Already online on Futura.

Elsewhere in the news around the coronavirus. A detailed report from the US government institution in charge of health, the NIH, indicates that 10% of patients with Covid-19 still have symptoms more than 3 months after illness. The symptoms of these long Covid cases are very varied, but affect the daily lives of those concerned. 80% of them say it decreases their ability to work, 71% say it affects their family life, and 30% their mental health.

Ultrasound and animals
On the other hand, many vertebrates … “data-image =” https://cdn.futura-sciences.com/buildsv6/images/midioriginal/2/1/d/21d6c9b153_75502_dolphin.jpg “data-url =” https: //www.futura-sciences.com/sciences/definitions/physique-ultrason-14915/ “data-more =” Read more “>ultrasound against the coronavirus, here is an original strategy to say the least! MIT researchers have shown that Types of vibrations and examples: music …
Thus, a mass attached to a spring, an RLC electrical circuit, a speaker or a molecule … “data-image =” https://cdn.futura-sciences.com/buildsv6/images/midioriginal/5/ 7/0 / 570f9ea55b_104266_vibration-loudspeaker.jpg “data-url =” https://www.futura-sciences.com/sciences/definitions/physique-vibration-16296/ “data-more =” Read more “>vibrations between 25 and 100 megahertz cause the destruction of the roles of proteins
Proteins can perform a wide variety of functions within the cell or the body.
They may have:
a structural role (like actin or tubulin which … “data-image =” https://cdn.futura-sciences.com/buildsv6/images/midioriginal/4/6/e/46e94f9da7_50034188_actine-thomas-splettstoesser -cc.jpg “data-url =” https://www.futura-sciences.com/sante/definitions/biologie-proteine-237/ “data-more =” Read more “>protein S. It remains to be seen how to transform this observation into a treatment.

Finally, Health: what is the WHO?
As stated in its constitution, the WHO aims to bring all peoples to the highest level of health … “data-image =” https://cdn.futura-sciences.com/buildsv6/ images / midioriginal / c / 0/3 / c0318e9153_101519_oms-logo.jpg “data-url =” https://www.futura-sciences.com/sante/definitions/medecine-oms-4321/ “data-more =” Read more “>WHO recommends the Janssen vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson for emergency use. The European Medicines Agency had already authorized this vaccine, also for emergency use.

Thank you for listening to this third episode of Covipod. Respect for barrier gestures and containment measures is essential to overcome this epidemic. Your mask should cover your mouth and your nose and respiratory system
In humans, the nose is the only part of the respiratory system … “data-image =” https://cdn.futura-sciences.com/buildsv6/images/midioriginal/a/e/7/ae7b9928e8_71945_nose.jpg “data-url =” https://www.futura-sciences.com/sante/definitions/corps-humain-nez-14731/ “data-more =” Read more “>nose and should not yawn to the sides. Wash your hands with soap and water regularly and follow social distancing measures. Everyone’s efforts count.

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