Recommendations for athletes and COVID-19 vaccinations: A South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) position statement - Part 3

Recommendations for athletes and COVID-19 vaccinations: A South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) position statement - Part 3

The COVID-19 pandemic initially led to the shutdown of all sport at a high cost to both the economy and athlete health. As risk-mitigating protocols evolved and were implemented, the playing of sport returned slowly to normal. The introduction of COVID-19 vaccinations enhances the means of protectio...

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Veröffentlicht in:South African journal of sports medicine 2021, Vol.33 (1), p.v33i1a12557
Hauptverfasser: Pillay, L, Patricios, J, van Rensburg, Dc Janse, Saggers, R, Ramagole, D, Viviers, P, Thompson, C, Hendricks, S
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The COVID-19 pandemic initially led to the shutdown of all sport at a high cost to both the economy and athlete health. As risk-mitigating protocols evolved and were implemented, the playing of sport returned slowly to normal. The introduction of COVID-19 vaccinations enhances the means of protection and risk management for all. This South African Sports Medicine Association position statement provides recommendations for the vaccination of athletes.
ISSN:1015-5163
2078-516X
DOI:10.17159/2078-516X/2021/v33i1a12557