It is a misconception that has persisted since the first vaccinations against the coronavirus: If you react strongly to the vaccination, your body is particularly fit and also builds up a lot of antibodies. However, there is not much to this story, explains Elisabeth Bräutigam OÖNachrichten reader Gudrun Stallinger. “There is no known correlation between vaccination reaction and the development of vaccination protection,” says the medical director at the Ordensklinikum Linz. “On the other hand, those who do not react to the vaccination also build up antibody protection.”
Gudrun Stallinger is one of many readers who turn to the OÖNachrichten daily with their questions and concerns. There is great uncertainty; fears and scientific facts taken out of context often shape the public discussion.
Together with a team of experts, the OÖNachrichten therefore discuss the letters from the readership. This time Elisabeth groom answers the mailings. Because Covid-19 unsettles, divides and burdens. And has been for almost two years. The dense jungle of information is vast and almost impenetrable. Some things can become dangerous tripping hazards.
After my third vaccination, I had flu symptoms and swollen lymph nodes for two days. Is it a good sign to react strongly? (Gudrun Stallinger, Walding)
Elisabeth groom: Unfortunately, that’s not an easy answer. There is no known correlation between vaccination reaction and development of vaccination protection. So it does not mean that if I react particularly intensely to a vaccination, the vaccination protection is built up faster or even higher. On the other hand, those who do not react to the vaccination and have no vaccination reactions also build up antibody protection. Maybe even more than people who reacted massively after the sting.
After the vaccination was approved for everyone aged 16 and over, my daughter got both vaccinations. When should the booster vaccination be done? (Astrid Granditsch, Linz)
Elisabeth groom: There is no recommendation for it yet. The only exception, however, are children who are high-risk patients themselves or who live in the same household with a high-risk patient. I think it is first of all important that children who can be vaccinated and young people have a primary immunization. Even the little ones are vaccinated. Get the first and second vaccination once. The data for the third vaccination in these groups are only being evaluated, we will not have them until the next few weeks.
In my environment I deal with people who have been vaccinated with Sputnik. What can they do now to receive the Green Pass? (Brigitte Schicho, email)
Elisabeth groom: In principle, this is a vaccine that is not approved in the EU, so it is not reflected in the Green Passport. That means, in order to get a Green Passport, the vaccination scheme has to be started again after a Sputnik vaccination, but with a vaccine approved in the EU. One possibility would be to determine neutralizing antibodies and only get one vaccination. You won’t get a green passport, but you will get an analogue document that shows a low epidemiological risk.
I am 69 years old and have previous illnesses such as chronic inflammation of the bowel and pancreas. Should i get vaccinated? (Monika Vontsina, email)
Elisabeth groom: In principle, the vaccination is recommended to everyone, unless they suffer from an allergy to the carrier substance in the vaccination. The more serious illnesses there are in a patient, the higher the risk of a serious course of Covid disease. Personally, I fully understand that if you have several chronic diseases you are very afraid of a possible vaccine reaction. If you have any worries, it is important to always discuss this in detail with the attending physician.
A side effect of the vaccination can be an inflammation of the heart muscle. I exercise a lot and I am concerned that the vaccination will harm my heart. Should I see a cardiologist beforehand? (Anonymous, email)
Elisabeth groom: In the data analysis, a slightly increased risk for young male adults was seen. Since the risk of myocarditis is 1: 12,188. This is a very low risk, but an increased risk compared to the girls. I don’t know how old the patient is – if he is athletic, no further clarification with the cardiologist is necessary before the vaccination. This really affects the young guys, who have a slightly higher risk here compared to other groups. Young men in particular should not do any sport a week after the second vaccination.
I was vaccinated with AstraZeneca and then Pfizer. Developed shingles affecting one eye a few days later. Can that happen again after the third stitch? (Wolfgang Ehrlich, email)
Elisabeth groom: Shingles is caused by a virus that is already in our body. This is not something you get extra, the virus is there and can be activated for various reasons. In older adults in particular, it is important to know whether another disease can trigger the shingles. Shingles is always an indication that another, usually serious, disease may be involved. According to the vaccination schedule, another vaccination would be recommended, ideally with an mRNA vaccine.
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