Knowing that the sharing of the 249,000 doses of Pfizer’s vaccine by province or territory will be done in proportion to its population, Quebec would receive enough doses for 28,000 people.
Is it realistic to believe that 75% of the population will be vaccinated in the next few months?
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“It’s realistic, but not with the number of doses promised by the federal government before March 31,” explained pharmacist and professor Diane Lamarre to TVA Nouvelles at 6pm.
“But from April to September, it should be possible and we could have some nice surprises. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is in the process of being licensed, so if we have three or four vaccines, we may be able to speed up the process and have the vaccination more widely available across the board. second trimester.
“But right now, the most vulnerable are the target group for the first quarter by March 31.”
Ms. Lamarre warned the population of the importance of receiving both doses, as it will be crucial to have them administered in turn.
“The big challenge with vaccination is not to lose people between the first and second doses,” she cautions. Efficacy is measured after the two doses. A single dose could create some form of resistance. Its very important.”
To raise public awareness, Ms. Lamarre offers reminder cards or other methods to make the entire campaign a success.
“Our recovery systems are not flawless in Quebec. Everyone will have to put their shoulders to the wheel to educate people to be sure not to forget the second dose on the right date. “
Provincial Minister of Health Christian Dubé on Monday identified three groups of people who will receive the vaccine as a priority: residents in CHSLDs, health workers and people with RPA.
Since the vaccine requires two doses, approximately 28,000 Quebecers could be immunized by the end of the month and nearly 650,000 Quebecers could be vaccinated during the first three months of 2021, thanks to the vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, according to the reports. government estimates.
Public Health estimates that around 40,000 seniors will be targeted initially by this historic vaccination campaign against COVID-19. Staff working alongside them will also be immunized at the same time.
“There are more than 30,000 people in CHSLDs, so they will all be vaccinated in the first campaign,” says Ms. Lamarre.
After the CHSLDs, the approximately 325,000 workers in the health network will be targeted.
Nearly 7,000 healthcare workers are currently on sick or preventive leave.
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