The European regulator remains "firmly convinced" of the benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine -

David Mdzinarishvili / TASS / Sipa U / SIPA

  • Eight European countries have suspended AstraZeneca vaccination after reports of possible side effects.

  • We asked our internet users what they thought of this stop.

  • Opinions are divided, between concerns and confidence in the medical profession.

In recent days, we have only heard (and read) the name of this company: “AstraZeneca”.

In question ?

His vaccine against covid-19, which could have side effects and even health risks.

If the European regulator remains "firmly convinced" of the benefits of the serum, the fact that several countries of the Union, including France, have taken the decision to put an end to its administration has raised eyebrows, whether on the side of the authorities. health, politicians or simply citizens who could, sooner or later, be affected by the Swedish-Bitannic vaccine.

"I prefer to have some side effects than to find myself on a sheave bed"

Among them, our readers are wondering.

And out of the dozens of testimonials that we have received, many make the same observation: Vaccination seems to be the only way out of the crisis, there is no time to waste: “Much ado about nothing… health, 40 years old, I was vaccinated on February 11.

Having had the Covid for less than 6 months, I was warned during the injection of increased side effects due to the fact that I still had antibodies.


I trust the medical profession.

I never doubted.

I experienced the Covid in the Covid units where we saw a lot of people go alone… My motivation was simple at that time, say stop.

Stop these inhuman ends of life, stop our degraded living conditions.

With the hope of a return to normal as quickly as possible…


Everything went well.

I had a little pain at the injection site and I will say that I must have had a small rise in mild fever which was relieved very quickly by a Doliprane.

Then nothing.

What a vaccine.

Yes !

The feeling of having done well.

No regrets.

», Explains Émilie.

Same story with Isabelle: "I have already had my first injection of AstraZeneca and apart from a little fatigue two days later, nothing abnormal for a vaccine ... I hope to be able to give my second injection at the beginning of May. .

I prefer to be vaccinated and the information that I find very anxiety-provoking will not make me change my mind… I prefer to have some side effects than to find myself on a sheave bed and clutter up hospital services which can no longer take it… So put it back this vaccine on the market.

"Anxiety information" which could well have serious consequences, if we are to believe Dominique: "Around me few people agree to be vaccinated.

This decision to stop the vaccine will fuel conspiracy theories and it is catastrophic.

"

Mistrust, all the same

It is a fact, these decisions to pause or stop AstraZeneca injections have an impact on populations and, consequently, on our readers as well.

This vaccine having already been questioned when it was put on the market, the last few days have not helped to appease opinions about it.

Some, like Christian, are categorical: “My general practitioner prescribed a vaccination for me next Friday.

I hope it will not be the AstraZeneca vaccine otherwise I refuse to be vaccinated.

"Others, like Nadine, illustrate the impact of the declarations of the last few days:" What I am learning from the AstraZeneca vaccine does not reassure me ... So I prefer to wait ... I am 62 years old and I will not be doing this. vaccine.

"Concern also for Marie-Ange, but counterbalanced by a strong conviction:" After this last announcement of suspension, I became suspicious.

I normally have to be vaccinated Thursday 17th and I am thinking of going, but with the knot in the stomach.

We have no choice if we want to regain freedom without fear of catching this virus and especially without being able to infect our elders who are so fragile.

I hope that all goes well and this will perhaps allow those around me who have fears to follow my example and agree to be vaccinated.

"

What about the second injection?

The other question that has been raised on several occasions concerns those who have already been injected with a first dose of the Swedish-British serum.

Like Anne-Marie, some would be worried if the injections were to stop completely: “I received my first dose a few days ago… I am not worried about this, but worried about how it will be for me. the second dose!

Another vaccine… "interactive" effects between the two… third dose planned if it is not the same?

I sincerely hope that vaccination with AstraZeneca can resume.

"Fabrice also anguish:" I hope that my second injection, scheduled for mid-May will take place.

And if so with which vaccine?

Using something other than AstraZeneca for the second injection would worry me… ”

For now, this is the big unknown.

Laurent Chambaud, director of the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sante Publique (EHESP), whom we interviewed this morning, declared: "Are people going to make a second injection with AstraZeneca or with another vaccine, depending on their complementarity?

It remains to be determined.

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