Immunization against Covid-19 reduces the risk of death
One of the largest studies ever conducted on the safety of Covid-19 vaccines has yielded a clear and surprisingly positive conclusion: adults who received at least one dose of an mRNA vaccine have a lower risk of death from any cause.
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The research, conducted in France and recently published, reinforces the idea that vaccination remains a powerful ally of public health. According to the study, which followed 28 million French adults between 18 and 59 years old, vaccinated individuals showed lower overall mortality over almost four years, a finding that contradicts long-standing fears about possible long-term adverse effects.
The research was conducted by Epi-Phare, a scientific group linked to the French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines. Using data from the National Health Service, the study analyzed 22.7 million vaccinated adults and compared them with 5.9 million unvaccinated individuals, followed over 45 months.
The results show that mortality among the vaccinated was 0.4%; Among the unvaccinated, the rate was 0.6%. Researchers explain that this reduction is primarily associated with strong protection against severe forms of COVID-19, thus reducing complications that could lead to death.
They suggest that fewer cases of long COVID-19 may also have contributed to a lower risk of death. Although seemingly small, these differences represent tens of thousands of lives saved on a large scale.
The study found no increased risk of specific causes of death, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, or accidents, among vaccinated individuals. For scientists, the conclusion is unequivocal: a causal relationship between vaccination and excess mortality in the long term seems highly improbable. On the contrary, immunization emerges as a protective factor that extends far beyond the prevention of serious illnesses.
In light of these results, experts argue that understanding vaccination solely as a response to the pandemic is insufficient. It remains, today, an essential instrument for promoting life.
