Southeast NetNews on November 8 (Fujian Daily · New Fujian Client Reporter Chu Baishan and Zhang Jingwen) In accordance with the overall deployment of the country and Fujian Province, Fujian has fully launched the new crown virus vaccination work for people aged 3-11. Regarding vaccination, you need to know about these issues:
Why should children aged 3-11 be vaccinated against the new coronavirus?
Children are also susceptible to new coronary pneumonia. Kindergartens and elementary schools are densely populated places. Once an epidemic occurs, it is easy to cause local spread. Vaccination is the best way to prevent the new crown pneumonia, and the development of children’s new crown virus vaccination is an important measure to block the spread of the virus, which is conducive to further building the immune barrier of the entire population.
Is the new coronavirus vaccine for children aged 3-11 safe?
According to the clinical research results of the inactivated new coronavirus vaccine that has been approved for use, the safety of the population of 3-17 years old after vaccination is good, the positive conversion rate of neutralizing antibodies is high, and the immunogenicity is good. Existing evidence fully proves that it is safe and effective to vaccinate the new crown virus inactivated vaccine for people aged 3-17.
What type of new coronavirus vaccine is vaccinated for children aged 3-11?
The new coronavirus vaccine used by the 3-11 population this time is an inactivated new coronavirus vaccine approved by the relevant state departments and can be used for people of this age group. Including the new coronavirus inactivated vaccine developed by Sinopharm Zhongsheng Beijing Institute (including Chengdu Biology, Lanzhou Biology, Changchun Biology, etc.), Sinopharm Wuhan Institute of Biology and Beijing Kexing Zhongwei Company.
How many shots does the new coronavirus vaccine need? How long is the interval?
The immunization procedure of the new coronavirus inactivated vaccine for children aged 3-11 years is the same as that for adults aged 12-17 years and adults. It is two doses of basic immunization. The recommended interval is ≥3 weeks, and the second dose should be in the first dose. Complete it as soon as possible within 8 weeks.
It should be noted that children vaccinated with the new coronavirus vaccine should be separated from other vaccines for more than 14 days.
However, if you encounter animal injuries, trauma, etc., you need to vaccinate rabies vaccine, tetanus vaccine, and immunoglobulin.
What should I pay attention to before and after vaccination?
1.Before vaccination
Avoid fasting and overwork. Remind your child to wear loose clothes that day to facilitate vaccination.
The guardian signs an informed consent form.
Bring your child’s ID card or household register, and child vaccination certificate.
2.Vaccination site
Wear a mask, maintain social distance, etc.
3.After vaccination
Please stay for 30 minutes. If you feel unwell after vaccination, you should seek medical treatment in time and report to the vaccination unit.
What are the contraindications for new coronavirus vaccination?
1. Those who are allergic to the active ingredient of the vaccine, any inactive ingredient, the substances used in the production process, or those who have had allergies during previous vaccination of similar vaccines;
2. People who have had severe allergic reactions to vaccines in the past (such as acute allergic reactions, angioedema, dyspnea, etc.);
3. People with uncontrolled epilepsy and other serious neurological diseases (such as transverse myelitis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, demyelinating diseases, etc.);
4. People who are feverish, or suffering from acute diseases, or acute attacks of chronic diseases, or patients with uncontrolled severe chronic diseases.