Source: Taihai.com
4-month-old Dehong became the first baby under 6-month-old to be vaccinated with the vaccine. Dongnan.com reporter Feng Photo by Chuan Ye
On the morning of July 28, the first domestic quadrivalent meningococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine was simultaneously launched in Fujian, Anhui, Guangxi, Shandong, Heilongjiang, Yunnan and other provinces and regions. The vaccine was independently developed by my country to expand the coverage of therapeutic serum for high-onset age groups, filling the gap in the field of lack of high-end vaccine products.
At the first vaccination site, 4-month-old Dehong became the first baby under 6-month-old to receive the vaccine.
Meningococcal meningitis (“meningitis” for short) is a serious infectious disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis. The disease is mainly manifested as protruding fever, headache, vomiting, skin and mucous membrane petechiae, ecchymosis and other symptoms. In severe cases, sepsis and shock may occur. Some patients develop outbreaks that can lead to rapid death.
Wang Linglan, vice president of Fujian Preventive Medicine Association, introduced that the disease is more common in winter and spring, and adolescents and infants under the age of 15 are susceptible. Until today, there are still 300,000 to 500,000 cases of meningitis in the world every year, and the incidence rate is between 1 and 10/100,000. serious challenge. In recent years, although the incidence of meningitis has not been high, in addition to the mainstream group A, sporadic cases of multi-bacteria such as B, C, Y, W135 and the phenomenon of younger age still need to be paid enough attention. Rapid disease, high fatality and disability rates, and a great threat to public health. The vaccination against meningitis is the most effective and economical way to prevent meningitis.
The staff of CanSino Biology, the vaccine research and development company, introduced that the vaccine is now available for vaccination in most cities in Fujian Province. It is expected that by August, all vaccination sites in the province will be able to receive the vaccine.
How to vaccinate babies of different months and ages? According to reports, if the baby is 3 months old to 5 months old, 3 doses of basic immunization are required. It is recommended to start from 3 months old, and each dose is 1 month apart. You can also give a booster shot when your baby is 12 months old. If the baby is 6-23 months old, 2 doses of the basic immunization are required, with an interval of 1-3 months between each dose. If the baby is 2-3 years old (47 months old), 1 dose of immunization is required. (Source: Southeast Net reporter Feng Chuanye)