The COVID cases They continue to be a cause of concern among New York health authorities, because although the panorama has nothing to do with the days in which the pandemic began, the increase in hospitalizations and the arrival of the fall season have caused it to intensify. the call to reinforce precautions and protect oneself with new updated vaccine against the virus, which has been available for a couple of weeks.
This was reaffirmed this Tuesday by the Mayor of the Big Apple, Eric Adamswho wanted to set an example and got the updated vaccine against COVID at the Mayor’s Office, at the hands of the City Health Chief.
“When COVID-19 came to our city three years ago, New Yorkers stepped up, rolled up their sleeves, and responded accordingly (…) we want to keep telling New Yorkers to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine“said the mayor. “We didn’t have those tools at the beginning of this COVID pandemic, but we have them now, and this is the best way to use them. That’s why today I will receive my updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect myself and my loved ones. I ask all of you New Yorkers, if you ride the subway, if you’re going to sit down and celebrate the holidays, if you’re going out to the theater, whatever you do, protect yourselves and ask your family members to protect each other. others”.
Adams mentioned that Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that everyone six months or older receive a COVID-19 vaccine updated to reduce the risks of transmission this fall and eventually in the winter, as well as vaccines against flu and respiratory diseases.
“Get the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine. We also remind people to get tested before attending large gatherings or holiday parties.. And if you get sick, do the best thing: stay home,” he insisted. the local leader. “All of these measures are important for all New Yorkers. These are just simple ways to truly empower yourself to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and the virus. But especially for those who are at high risk, such as people over 65 years of age, pregnant women, or people who are immunosuppressed or immunocompromised.”
Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dr. Ashwin Vasanjoined the call and warned that most likely infections, not only Covid, will skyrocket in the coming weeks, taking as an indicator what was experienced at the end of 2022.
“Last year, as you remember, we had a very sharp increase in COVID, RSV and flu, around the same time, from October to November and December. We predict something similar this year.”said the official. “We have vaccines against the three main respiratory viruses for this season. Therefore, we face this season with more tools than ever and better prepared than ever.”
The head of Health of the Big Apple, who said that he has already received all his vaccines, stressed the importance of having the required immunizations to be protected.
“Every year, just as we update the flu vaccine, just as we update our iPhones, just as we update the software on all kinds of things we use, the COVID-19 vaccine gets updated to better adapt to the circulating strains of SARS-COVID and that is what we are doing here,” said Dr. Vasan. “It’s safe and easy to do and gives you the highest level of protection. And if you are the parent of a very young baby or if you are an older person (over 65), talk to your doctor to find out if the RSV vaccine is right for you too.”
