You should still get the #COVID19 π even if youβve had a previous infection. The vaccine acts as a booster that strengthens the immune response. #VaccinesWork!
As #COVID19 vaccines are rolling out & immunity is building, it is important to continue to
1β£ #WearAMask
2β£ #WashYourHands
3β£ keep physical distance π
4β£ cough/sneeze away into your elbow πͺ
5β£ open windows as much as possible πͺ
"Out of 220 countries and economies, 194 have now started #COVID19 vaccination, and 26 have not. Of those, 7 have received vaccines and could start, and a further 5 countries should receive their vaccines in the coming days"-@DrTedros#VaccinEquity
π Interim statement of the #COVID19 subcommittee of the WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety on the AstraZeneca vaccine bit.ly/3wDutIT
Based on current information, a causal relationship between the vaccine and the occurrence of blood clots with low platelets is considered plausible but is not confirmed bit.ly/3wDutIT
It is important to note that whilst concerning, the events under assessment are very rare, with low numbers reported among the almost 200 million individuals who have received the AstraZeneca #COVID19 vaccine around the world bit.ly/3wDutIT
"#HealthEquity is the theme of #WorldHealthDay this year. This is one of the core challenges our time, which is why we are launching a campaign to build a fairer and healthier world"-@DrTedros
"Inequity is a not new problem, of course, but the #COVID19 pandemic has brought it into sharp focus. More than 2,850,000 of our sisters and brothers have lost their lives β and we have lost them"-@DrTedros#WorldHealthDay
On #WorldHealthDay, let's build a fairer, healthier πππ
#COVID19 highlighted how some π±ππ½ββοΈ live healthier lives & have better access to health services than others, due to their living conditions.
#COVID19 shows that #HealthEquity is more urgent than ever. Itβs laid bare inequities in access and coverage of health services, mortality and socio-economic impacts.
"Tomorrow is #WorldHealthDay. #COVID19 has exacerbated inequalities both between and within countries. While we have all been impacted by the pandemic, the poorest and most marginalized have been hit hardest - both in terms of lives and livelihoods lost"-@DrTedros#HealthEquity
"In the year ahead, the π needs to make 5β£ vital changes:
1β£ we need to invest in equitable production and access to #COVID19 rapid tests, oxygen, treatments and vaccines between and within countries"-@DrTedros