Currently, ‘COVID-19 vaccines’ are seen as a key hope to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus that has affected every corner of the world, including Thailand. Glovetex has been closely monitoring the situation to find ways to protect ourselves and those around us. This involves planning and gathering information about where to get vaccinated and which brand of vaccine we will receive. Nowadays, there are various vaccine brands available, leading to questions about how effectively each vaccine can protect against the virus.
Currently, ‘COVID-19 vaccines’ are considered a crucial hope to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus that is present worldwide, including in Thailand. Glovetex has been closely monitoring the situation to find ways to protect ourselves and those around us. This includes planning and gathering information on where to get vaccinated and which brand of vaccine we will receive. Today, there are various vaccine brands available, raising questions about how effectively each vaccine can protect against the virus. At the same time, the government has allowed private companies to import COVID-19 vaccines as an alternative. Today, Glovetex summarizes the essential information. Let’s look at the vaccines provided by the government and the alternative vaccines available.
Government-Provided Vaccines
- Sinovac: 6 million doses purchased, with an additional 3 million doses ordered (registered with the FDA).
- AstraZeneca: 61 million doses purchased (registered with the FDA).
- Pfizer: 10-20 million doses being ordered (FDA registration pending).
- Johnson & Johnson: 5-10 million doses being ordered (registered with the FDA).
- Sputnik V: 5-10 million doses being ordered (FDA registration pending).
Alternative Vaccines
- Moderna (registered with the FDA)
- Sinopharm (not yet registered with the FDA)
- Bharat (FDA registration pending)
In addition to the list of vaccines provided by the government and alternative vaccines, Glovetex will compare the effectiveness of current COVID-19 vaccines. There are four main types of vaccines, and we will explain how each of them works.
Pfizer (USA)
- Vaccine Name: BNT 162
- Technique: mRNA
- Effectiveness: 90-95%
- Dosage: 2 doses, 3 weeks apart
- Approval: Approved in 50 countries
Moderna (USA)
- Vaccine Name: mRNA-1273
- Technique: mRNA
- Effectiveness: 94.5%
- Dosage: 2 doses, 4 weeks apart
- Approval: Approved in 36 countries
AstraZeneca (UK)
- Vaccine Name: AZD1222
- Technique: Adenovirus vector
- Effectiveness: 70.4%
- Dosage: 2 doses, 4 weeks apart
- Approval: Approved in 7 countries
Sinovac (China)
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- Vaccine Name: Coronavac
- Technique: Inactivated virus
- Effectiveness: 50.3%
- Dosage: 2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart
- Approval: Approved in 3 countries
From the table and the information presented, many people have expressed various opinions. Some may choose to get vaccinated with any available option, while others are hesitant and prefer to wait for other vaccines to become available. What do you think? Are you willing to get vaccinated? According to current data, the government encourages vaccination to reduce the risk of death, but many are concerned about potential side effects. Ultimately, the decision depends on the effectiveness of the vaccines and the situation regarding virus mutations at that time.
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