“There is no longer any doubt, we are in the 7th wave”says Zoha Maakaroun-Vermesse, infectious disease specialist and head of vaccination at the CHRU in Tours.
Indre-et-Loire has the highest incidence rate in the Center region with 709 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Against 462 a week ago. Problem, the number of hospitalizations is also on the rise. Fortunately, this remains very light with six new admissions to the Tours CHRU in one week, i.e. a total of 60 hospitalizations for Covid including seven in intensive care.
“We see fragile people coming back. People who suffer from specific diseases that weaken them. But age is also a risk factor”explains Dr. Zoha Maakaroun-Vermesse.
A second booster dose recommended for everyone over 60
In the Centre-Val de Loire region, vaccination of the most vulnerable is largely insufficient. Only 16.5% of eligible over-60s received their second booster dosetheir fourth dose in total.
“It is important to do this second booster dose. We are facing a disease for which there is a vaccine. But this vaccine does not protect us in the long term because of the different variants on the one hand and also because of our organism. Because from the age of 60, we have what is called immunosenescence, that is to say that our aging immune system needs more reminders to stimulate its memory.”
To receive this second booster dose, you still have the Bretonneau hospital vaccination center and then the entire liberal network. Namely your doctor, your pharmacy and liberal nurses.
This second booster dose is also recommended for those under 60 who have a particular disease in the heart of the lungs…
For everyone else, Zoha Maakaroun-Vermesse appeals to common sense. No new vaccination for the moment, but the wearing of the mask in closed and promiscuous places.