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| Hung says mixxed vaccination could benefit some people |
A government health expert said Sunday that Hong Kong’s zero infection strategy cannot be for the long term, as he disclosed the results of a study that showed it is safe for people to receive a mixture of Covid vaccines.
Professor Ivan Hung, co-convenor of an expert committee looking at adverse events after Covid-19 vaccinations, said in a television interview that initial findings showed positive results for people who had received mixed vaccines.
He said those who had a BioNTech shot and then a Sinovac jab were found to have lower antibody levels than those who had been given two BioNTech jabs, but they experienced milder side-effects.
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This means people who develop a serious allergic reaction to BioNTech could choose Sinovac for the second dose, Hung said.
He also said taking a different vaccine for a booster shot could benefit those with weakened immune systems.
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“People who have received organ transplants or chemotherapy, as well as chronic disease patients taking biological agents, have generally low level of antibodies after taking two BioNTech or Sinovac jabs. They need to take a booster shot,” Hung said.
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However, he said the HKU research team is still investigating how much protection combining vaccines would offer against the more infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus.
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| Hung says the vaccination rate among the elderly is low |
The expert also called on more elderly people to get vaccinated, saying this would help move Hong Kong to greater normalcy.
He noted the low vaccination rate among the elderly, saying only about 30% of residents aged 70-79 have received jabs, and only a tenth of those in the 80-plus bracket.
Hung said the vaccination rate should go up to at least 80% of the Hong Kong population so gathering restrictions can be relaxed further.
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He said while people with coronary heart disease can suffer more from side-effects, most elderly people including those with diabetes or with high blood pressure that is not fully controlled, should not worry about the inoculation as this is safe even for them.
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He also warned those over 75 who get Covid-19 are much more likely to die than
younger patients.
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