Social Distancing, Lockdown and the Wide Use of Mask; A Magic Solution or a Double-Edged Sword for Respiratory Viruses Epidemiology?

Vaccines

Javier Castrodeza-Sanz¹  Ivan Sanz-Muñoz¹  Raul Ortiz de Lejarazu-Leonardo¹  José María Eiros-Bouza¹  Sonia Tamames-Gómez¹ 

[1] National Influenza Centre, Edificio Rondilla, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, 47009 Valladolid, Spain;

关键词: influenza;    respiratory syncytial virus;    COVID-19;    epidemic;    pandemic;    respiratory virus;   

DOI  :  10.3390/vaccines9060595

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The use of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), such as social distancing, lockdowns and the massive use of masks, have not only largely prevented the spread of SARS-CoV-2, but also of other respiratory viruses such as influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This decrease has been so high that, in most countries, the influenza and RSV epidemic has not occurred. Far from being a beneficial fact, this can be problematic, since the absence of circulation of certain pathogens can lead to a decrease in herd immunity against them. This can promote the rise of more serious, longer-lasting epidemics that start sooner. To alleviate the collateral effects that may occur due to the decrease in circulation of viruses such as influenza, it is necessary to increase the production of influenza vaccines, carry out mass vaccination campaigns and focus on vaccinating the main drivers of this virus, children.

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