Corona Update: Licht aan het einde van de tunnel - Bert Hubert's writings
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- Vaccines are effective against COVID-19, including variants, and reduce hospitalizations and deaths.
- Side effects of vaccines are minimal and well-studied, with serious effects being very rare.
- The virus has limited ability to evolve, and new variants are unlikely to appear endlessly.
- Vaccine technology is adaptable, allowing quick updates for variants and potential universal coronavirus vaccines.
- Vaccination provides stronger immunity than natural infection, and protection may last for years.
- Other vaccines (Novavax, CureVac) and promising antiviral drugs like molnupiravir are in development.
- Global vaccine production is ramping up, but distribution varies; booster shots are being tested.
- The future outlook is positive, but adherence to measures remains important until widespread vaccination.