China CDC: the elderly should also receive the new coronavirus vaccine as soon as possible
2022-04-06
The elderly should also "receive as much as possible" The Chinese Center for Disease Control and prevention yesterday (5th) released the "popular science Q & A on the vaccination of new coronavirus vaccine for the elderly". In view of the relatively low rate of COVID-19 vaccination in the elderly in some areas of China, experts from CDC suggest that if the elderly who have not been vaccinated or who have not been vaccinated, if they do not have absolute contraindications, it is recommended to vaccinate them as soon as possible. Some elderly people believe that they stay at home or live in remote areas for a long time, rarely go out or go to other places, and the risk of infection is very small, so they don't need to be vaccinated. Experts from China CDC said that this idea is wrong. At present, the imported mutant virus in some areas is highly infectious, and some cases have atypical clinical manifestations, and even asymptomatic infections. Even if the elderly do not go out at home or live in remote rural areas, they may still be infected with the virus. Especially if other people in the family work and study outside, they may bring the virus home and cause infection in the elderly. Therefore, the elderly should also "receive as much as possible" as soon as possible to protect themselves and others. Intensive vaccination can reduce the risk of severe illness and death by more than 90% Is it necessary to vaccinate the elderly with booster needles? Experts from China's CDC said that after the vaccination of elderly people, the risk of severe and death caused by COVID-19 infection could be reduced by more than 90%. It is necessary to vaccinate the elderly with booster needles. According to the research results on the safety, immunogenicity, effectiveness and immune persistence of the vaccine, at this stage, one dose of vaccine is recommended for people over 18 years old who have completed basic immunization six months after using inactivated vaccine and adenovirus vector vaccine, and has been implemented throughout the country. Because the immune function of the elderly is relatively weak. The antibody level and protective effect of people over 60 years old after completing the basic immunization of vaccine are relatively lower than those aged 18 to 59, and once infected, the proportion of severe and critical diseases is also higher. Therefore, it is suggested that the elderly should not only complete the whole process of basic immunization as soon as possible, but also strengthen immunization 6 months after completing the basic immunization with inactivated vaccine and adenovirus vector vaccine, so as to obtain better protective effect. What does the old people need to pay attention to when inoculating the new coronavirus vaccine? Which old people can't get vaccinated or can't get vaccinated immediately? What do old people need to be vaccinated? If people over the age of 60 have no taboo, they will not be vaccinated against COVID-19 vaccine. The following cases can not be vaccinated or not immediately vaccinated: (1) the active ingredients of COVID-19 vaccine, any kind of inactive ingredients, allergic substances used in the production process, or those who are allergic to the same vaccine before. (2) Those who have had severe allergic reaction to vaccine in the past (such as acute allergic reaction, angioneuroedema, dyspnea, etc.); (3) Patients with uncontrolled epilepsy and other serious neurological diseases (such as transverse myelitis, demyelinating disease, etc.); (4) Fever, or suffering from acute disease, or acute attack of chronic disease, or uncontrolled severe chronic disease. Special attention should be paid to the fact that the elderly must be in the stable period of the disease when they receive the new coronavirus vaccine. If they can't get it on time, they should consult a doctor; If the underlying disease is in an unstable state, the vaccination should be postponed until the state is stable. Some chronic underlying diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, and so on, some people may have frequent relapses, but as long as they are not in a particularly unstable state of the body, they can be vaccinated. Covid-19, as these basic diseases are often infected with new crown pneumonia. The elderly need to actively seek the protection of the new coronavirus vaccine Many elderly people still have concerns about vaccination. They are worried that they will be more prone to adverse reactions after vaccination. Experts from China CDC believe that the elderly, especially the elderly with basic diseases, need to take the initiative to seek vaccine protection. Our country is continuing to carry out suspected immunization of COVID-19 vaccine abnormal reaction monitoring work. The incidence of COVID-19 vaccine adverse reaction in elderly people aged 60 or above is slightly lower than that reported by people under 60 years old. Most of them are general reactions. A few of them are abnormal reactions. It suggests that the possible risk of vaccination is very low. What are the protective measures for those who cannot be vaccinated for some reason? For those who have not been vaccinated due to fear of vaccine side effects and those who cannot be vaccinated due to physical reasons, how to protect such people, especially the elderly and those with basic diseases? Non vaccine protection measures include the following aspects: first, try not to go to crowded places and confined spaces, and reduce close contact with strangers or outsiders. Second, wear masks when contacting strangers or taking public transport in indoor public places. Third, we should continue to maintain hand hygiene, including frequent hand washing or hand disinfection, and try not to touch the eyes, nose, mouth and other parts. Fourth, ventilation to keep the indoor air fresh. Fifth, family members or staff in contact with the elderly should also be vaccinated, especially personal protection. If you find that your health code is abnormal, try not to contact the elderly again. (outlook new era)
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