The team Leader believes that vaccination
is the most effective way to protect against infectious diseases. Vaccines
strengthen your immune system by training it to recognise and fight against
specific viruses. "When you get vaccinated, you are protecting yourself and
helping to protect the whole community," Gajadhar reiterates.
COVID-19 can spread
quickly and widely. It has resulted in the deaths of millions of people
worldwide and over 75 deaths in St Lucia. As of the date of publishing
this article St Lucia has recorded 4,725 cases with 4,486 recoveries. When
enough people in the community are vaccinated, it slows down the spread of
disease. Achieving herd immunity is a long-term goal. It usually requires a
large amount of the population to be vaccinated.
The Ministry of Health (MOE) will monitor the impact of COVID-19 vaccines in St Lucia and
whether herd immunity is developing over time. For this reason, public health
practices will stay in place until evidence shows that:
- vaccination prevents transmission and
- herd immunity is achieved in St Lucia.
It is not yet known
if we can eradicate COVID-19. The first step is to reduce the harm it causes
and its spread in the community.
For now, “Let’s each
encourage our friends, families, colleagues and neighbours to get vaccinated
now. It is my responsibility. It is your responsibility. It is our
responsibility.” says Mr Gajadhar.
#GetVacinnated #StopCovid19 #StaySafe
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