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Why do people prefer Pfizer?

Why do people prefer Pfizer?

There is no need to do any studies or surveys to find out that people generally prefer to be vaccinated with Pfizer against Covid-19. Just read up and down in virtual life, or listen to those who ask in real life: “Which vaccine are you going to get, Pfizer, are you happy like that? "I made Chinese." Or those who say: "I am a teacher and Astra has fallen for me, but I do not know what to do. I'm afraid of blood clots. "No Pfizer came for us."

There is a general opinion that Pfizer is the best and not because of the population that found itself in the middle of a war, it seeks in the attempt to survive, not to risk more. In other words: Do not go like a goat to the butcher, making the vaccine.

There are several factors that have influenced the creation of this opinion. Let's take them one by one.

'Country' factor

People are generally more inclined to trust European and American countries. With eyes from America and Europe, it is normal for health to be entrusted to these countries. So Pfizer made in America gets extra points compared to Sinovac or Sinofarm made in China, or Sputnik V of Russia.

'Time' factor

Work on the production of all vaccines against Covid-19 started almost in parallel, but their approval took place at different times. Pfizer is the first to be approved for emergency use by the UK in December 2020 and the first to receive 'Ok' from the US FDA and European EMAs (vaccine approval bodies), as well as the WHO. Astra Zeneca was approved in February 2021 by the WHO. So about two months later. While Pfizer has asked the EMA and FDA for permission to apply to 12-15 year olds, the Russian vaccine is still under consideration. Sinovac was approved by the FDA in April. The only Chinese vaccine approved by the WHO so far is Sinofarm.

'Price' factor

Another influential factor seems to be the price. There is a collective tendency to believe that the more something costs, the better or better it is. This applies to any product purchased. Apparently it also affects when it comes to choosing vaccines.

Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson (Made in America) cost from $ 19-37 per dose.

Astra Zeneca (Made in the UK) costs from $ 3-4 per dose

Sputnik costs $ 10 a dose.

For the Chinese vaccine there is no concrete information on how much it costs.

'Marketing' Factors

The important point is marketing. Vaccine is a health issue for those who are immunized, but it is a business (and very profitable even) for those who produce and market it. And economics says advertising is the soul of business.

Pfizer has done and continues to do good advertising reflecting every step it takes. Since the effectiveness of the vaccine is said to reach 95% which is very comparable to the 75% certainty that Astra Zeneca gives.

Pfizer emphasizes the research it is doing to apply it at a younger age or the pill it is creating so that people can take their dose by mouth as well. This is a bonus point, especially for those who are afraid of needles. Not far from today published the study that Pfizer is effective even against the Indian variant of Covid-19 that is threatening the world from scratch.

Just go to Google and type "astra zeneca blood clot" and more than 326 thousand news and materials come out. All vaccines have side effects, not only vaccines but also analgesics, the difference depends on the marketing.

Why do people prefer Pfizer?

Why do people prefer Pfizer?

Why do people prefer Pfizer?

Why do people prefer Pfizer?

Why do people prefer Pfizer?

'Free Movement' Factor

Beyond price, efficiency or any other factor, one of those that have influenced is also the 'Free Movement'. While Chinese and Russian vaccines are still not approved by the WHO, people are unsure if they will be able to travel the world being vaccinated by these companies. There is a risk that America or EU countries will not recognize these vaccines if they allow movement through Vaccine Passports. There is still no concrete plan in this regard, but there are various news circulating on the network. The same goes for Astra Zeneca, produced in Britain.

'Political' factors

And here the political factor comes into play. After leaving the European Union the EU may not recognize immunization with a vaccine created by a country outside the EU.

England itself has even considered as attacks and revenge due to 'Brexit' the news that Astra Zeneca causes blood clots. It has also seen them as competitors' attacks as the British have produced a more affordable vaccine. At this point we realize that all the factors separate and unite and in the end immersed in a pool of information from every corner, people become more confused than ever.

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