The vaccination offensive against Covid-19 will begin on October 15 in response to the resurgence of the virus, in particular through a new variant called XEC, potentially dominant this winter. What could be the major symptoms of the latter?
Tl;dr
- The Covid-19 vaccination campaign begins on October 15.
- A new variant, XEC, could be predominant this winter.
- The symptoms of XEC are similar to those of Covid-19.
- Current vaccines protect against the XEC variant.
Preparing for winter: the start of vaccination
As the leaves begin to fall and the cold sets in, flu and Covid-19 season returns. To face this double challenge, a vaccination campaign joint will start on October 15.
The XEC variant: a new adversary
The particularity of this season lies in the appearance of a new variant of the Covid-19 viruscalled XEC. The latter could become one of the main viruses this winter. Symptoms of this variant, similar to those we already know, include:
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Fever
- Headaches
- Loss of taste and/or smell
Unchanged recommendations
In the event of contamination by the XEC variant, the recommendations remain the same : ventilate your home, warn people likely to be in contact, favor teleworking and, of course, consult your doctor.
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Effective vaccine protection
Fortunately, the current vaccinesrecently updated, are designed to provide protection against this new XEC variant. The vaccination campaign against Covid-19 and flu will therefore begin jointly on October 15.
Editorial opinion
Faced with the constant evolution of the virus, it is essential to remain vigilant and informed. The vaccination campaign offers a glimmer of hope, making the prospect of winter less daunting. Let’s encourage science, protect ourselves and others.
