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Fimmg: 8 out of 10 phone calls to family doctors are about vaccine effects

Italians are concerned about the effects of vaccines, especially the younger ones. And many ask for information on the possibility of being able to choose the type of whey.

«The 80% of the calls we receive from patients concern vaccinations, already done or to be done. At this time, side effects are a major concern for patients". Silvestro Scotti explains it to Adnkronos Salute.

There are many requests to have a particular type of serum «some people refuse AstraZeneca because their doubts are not answered and they are frightened. Therefore, it is important to explain the importance of the vaccine and its safety profiles. In general, older patients used to getting flu shots are less hesitant. We find more concerns in young people ».

The elderly, on the other hand, are "very cooperative, but fears around the vaccine also make us look at seasonal symptoms, obviously present at this time of year, with concern".

In general, based on requests for information to family doctors, "one of the points to be clarified to Italians is that they cannot choose the vaccine because the one most suitable for the vaccination category, their age and any pathologies is defined by the doctor vaccinator.

When you refuse a vaccine, you are refusing the vaccination not that vaccine ”, he concludes. (Source Adnkronos)

Fimmg – April 19, 2021

Note: The journalist confuses serum with vaccine. Serum is the liquid part of blood, it's not a vaccine

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