{"id":146661,"date":"2025-06-06T00:57:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T00:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-collapse-of-vaccination-following-adverse-effects-teknomers\/"},"modified":"2025-06-06T00:57:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T00:57:34","slug":"the-collapse-of-vaccination-following-adverse-effects-teknomers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-collapse-of-vaccination-following-adverse-effects-teknomers\/","title":{"rendered":"The collapse of vaccination following adverse effects. Teknomers."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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D\u00e9but\u00e9e en avril pour faire face \u00e0 la premi\u00e8re grande \u00e9pid\u00e9mie de chikungunya en 20 ans, la campagne de vaccination \u00e0 La R\u00e9union a rapidement \u00e9t\u00e9 frein\u00e9e. En cause : des effets ind\u00e9sirables graves signal\u00e9s chez des personnes \u00e2g\u00e9es ayant re\u00e7u le vaccin Ixchiq,<\/strong> d\u00e9velopp\u00e9 par Valneva.<\/p>\n

“C’est vraiment un effondrement majeur<\/em>“, a soulign\u00e9 l’infectiologue Emilie Mosnier du CHU de La R\u00e9union<\/strong> lors d’une conf\u00e9rence de presse organis\u00e9e par l’agence de recherche ANRS-Maladies infectieuses \u00e9mergentes.<\/p>\n

Un retrait de la population cibl\u00e9e<\/h2>\n

Depuis fin avril, les plus de 65 ans ne sont plus \u00e9ligibles \u00e0 la vaccination<\/a>. Or, ils repr\u00e9sentaient la population prioritaire en raison de leur vuln\u00e9rabilit\u00e9 aux complications du virus.<\/p>\n

Selon les chiffres de l’infectiologue Emilie Mosnier<\/strong>, environ 6 000 doses ont \u00e9t\u00e9 administr\u00e9es depuis le d\u00e9but de la campagne<\/strong>: 4 500 chez les plus de 65 ans et 1 500 dans le reste de la population.<\/p>\n

Un d\u00e9c\u00e8s, celui d\u2019un octog\u00e9naire atteint d\u2019enc\u00e9phalite, est probablement li\u00e9 \u00e0 la vaccination, d\u2019apr\u00e8s le bilan de surveillance communiqu\u00e9 mi-mai par les autorit\u00e9s.<\/p>\n

La vague de chikungunya a d\u00e9j\u00e0 touch\u00e9 pr\u00e8s de 200 000 personnes et provoqu\u00e9 une vingtaine de d\u00e9c\u00e8s \u00e0 La R\u00e9union<\/a>. Si la maladie semble actuellement refluer, la couverture vaccinale reste trop faible pour pr\u00e9venir une nouvelle flamb\u00e9e.<\/p>\n

Finalement, “peu de personnes<\/em>” ont \u00e9t\u00e9 vaccin\u00e9es \u00e0 la R\u00e9union, a-t-elle conclu, ce qui risque \u00e9galement d’\u00eatre le cas \u00e0 Mayotte.<\/p>\n

Le territoire est consid\u00e9r\u00e9 en phase \u00e9pid\u00e9mique depuis fin mai, avec pour l’heure quelques centaines de cas identifi\u00e9s, un niveau probablement sous-estim\u00e9.<\/p>\n

“On a vraiment un tr\u00e8s faible nombre de doses administr\u00e9es<\/em>” \u00e0 Mayotte, a d\u00e9clar\u00e9 l’\u00e9pid\u00e9miologiste Hassani Youssouf<\/strong>, de la cellule locale de Sant\u00e9 publique France, estimant que le rythme de vaccination culminait \u00e0 une dizaine de doses hebdomadaires.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Understanding Chikungunya and Its Impact<\/h3>\n

Chikungunya is a viral disease<\/strong> transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes, primarily Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. Symptoms typically include fever<\/strong>, severe joint pain, and fatigue. Although chikungunya is not usually considered life-threatening, the debilitating joint pain can last for weeks or even months, severely affecting the quality of life<\/strong> of those infected.<\/p>\n

The Current Epidemic Situation<\/h3>\n

As La R\u00e9union grapples with an unprecedented chikungunya outbreak, the significant number of cases has raised alarms among public health officials. Nearly 200,000 people<\/strong> have been infected, which puts a strain on the healthcare system. The authorities are trying to manage this situation, but public discontent and hesitancy regarding vaccination<\/strong> have complicated efforts.<\/p>\n

Importance of Vaccination<\/h3>\n

Vaccination is a crucial measure for controlling the spread of chikungunya, especially among vulnerable populations, including the elderly. Unfortunately, the recent reports of severe adverse effects<\/strong> related to the Ixchiq vaccine have led to increased scrutiny. The suspension of vaccinations for those over 65 has taken a significant toll on the vaccination campaign, as this group represents the highest risk for serious complications.<\/p>\n

Personal Accounts and Expert Opinions<\/h3>\n

Local healthcare workers have expressed their concern over the current state of public health in La R\u00e9union. "We are witnessing an unprecedented health crisis<\/strong>," stated one healthcare worker, emphasizing the urgent need for a revitalized vaccination campaign.<\/p>\n

The emerging data has inspired critics to call for an independent review of the vaccine\u2019s safety profile. Experts argue that while the potential risks cannot be underestimated, the benefits of vaccination in controlling outbreaks<\/strong> should not be ignored.<\/p>\n

Future Strategies for Vaccination<\/h3>\n

Moving forward, health authorities face a dual challenge: restoring public trust in the vaccine and ensuring that the elderly population is adequately protected. This could involve enhanced communication strategies<\/strong>, targeted outreach, and transparency regarding vaccine safety and efficacy.<\/p>\n

In Mayotte, a similar pattern has emerged as the vaccination drive appears to be stalling. The current rate of vaccine administration is remarkably low, and collaboration<\/strong> with local healthcare leaders and community organizations is necessary to amplify vaccination efforts.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

The alarming situation with chikungunya in La R\u00e9union and Mayotte highlights the need for robust public health strategies, especially in the face of a potential resurgence of the virus. Only by carefully addressing the concerns surrounding vaccine safety and enhancing community engagement can the health authorities hope to improve vaccination rates and control the outbreak effectively. Consequently, the resilience of populations against such diseases will heavily rely on scientific advancements and effective communication. In this rapidly evolving situation, vigilance and adaptability will be key.<\/p>\n


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D\u00e9but\u00e9e en avril pour faire face \u00e0 la premi\u00e8re grande \u00e9pid\u00e9mie de chikungunya en 20 ans, la campagne de vaccination \u00e0 La R\u00e9union a rapidement \u00e9t\u00e9 frein\u00e9e. En cause : des effets ind\u00e9sirables graves signal\u00e9s chez des personnes \u00e2g\u00e9es ayant re\u00e7u le vaccin Ixchiq, d\u00e9velopp\u00e9 par Valneva. “C’est vraiment un effondrement majeur“, a soulign\u00e9 l’infectiologue […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":146662,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36400],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-146661","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146661","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=146661"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146661\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/146662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=146661"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=146661"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=146661"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}