“The epidemic is out of control”. Invited by Darius Rochebin this Saturday evening on LCI, Prof. Eric Caumes, infectious disease specialist at AP-HP, spoke at length about the wave of Covid-19 which is currently hitting France.
According to the infectious disease specialist, the country is now behind schedule for vaccine booster shots. “Until the end of last year, the health pass was a good thing. But we missed the boat for the 3rd dose, we are not able to catch up. We have 20 to 25 million people who need a 3rd dose. “
“The epidemic is out of control”, the doctor estimated. And to add: “From the moment we let go of the reins in December, with Christmas Eve, it was to be expected.”
Prof. Eric Caumes assures us: “For the 4th dose, you have to think about it, get in order. It is the Israelis who give the green light, they are a little ahead of this. There are still controversies, but if they do. in working order for this 4th dose, it is not for nothing. It should be considered in people at risk. “
In addition, the infectious disease specialist expressed his disappointment with the efficacy of the vaccine. “For certain diseases, a first vaccination protects all the life and there, without recall, your protection falls to 50% after six months. It’s not a very good vaccine. “