Immunologist: Government aware of problems with corona pandemic

Deficits in vaccination communication in particular

Ulbert identified a need to catch up in the area of communication when preparing for the next pandemic. He described particular weaknesses in providing information about mRNA vaccine technology, which was already being used before the pandemic, especially in the field of cancer research. For experts, mRNA was not new, but for the general public it was. "It is very important to accompany such technologies with good communication that addresses the advantages and possible disadvantages," said Ulbert.

With regard to the course of the corona pandemic in Saxony, Ulbert pointed to districts that were among the top in Germany in terms of the number of cases with severe courses. The low willingness to be vaccinated there also had an impact on the course of the pandemic.

According to Ulbert, communication also played a role in this. "I don't think you have to communicate differently in Saxony than in other federal states," said the immunologist. But overall, in view of such drastic measures and the still new vaccine technology, more effort should have been made to make communication more comprehensible.