Title:To Vaccinate or not to Vaccinate; That is the Question! (New
Insights into COVID-19 Vaccination)
Volume: 22
Issue: 7
关键词:
COVID-19、流感疫苗、SARS-CoV-2、COVID-19 疫苗、COVID-19 单克隆抗体、大流行。
摘要:
Objective: This mini-review of literature aimed to discuss the obstacles and
benefits of vaccination in the era of the current pandemic, either the COVID-19 vaccines,
which are on their way to be released, or the influenza vaccines, regarding which much
debate is ongoing concerning their effectiveness for ameliorating the severity of the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Methodology: A literature search was done till November 2020 in the PubMed
database.
Results: Pathophysiology behind the COVID-19 vaccination, the related obstacles and
future perspectives are discussed in detail. Discussion on influenza vaccination during
the pandemic, along with the most recent guidelines, is also presented.
Conclusion: During the COVID-19 pandemic, influenza vaccination is mandatory for all
individuals, provided that there are no contraindications. Three SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
are being released till the time being, while FDA approval for monoclonal antibodies for
the treatment of at-risk outpatients to lower hospitalization rates is ongoing.