Recently, the reporter interviewed Jiang Likun, deputy director of the Immunization Planning Institute of the Harbin Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Jiang Likun said that the recent outbreak of new crown pneumonia in various parts of the country, superimposed various risk factors at the turn of winter and spring, the elderly should actively complete the whole process of new crown vaccination and strengthen immunity. Jiang Likun answered the common concerns of citizens regarding the vaccination of the elderly against the new crown.
1. The virus has mutated, is vaccination still useful?
Useful. Existing new coronavirus vaccines still have a protective effect on preventing new coronavirus infection, especially in preventing severe disease and death.
2. What are the benefits of the new crown vaccine for the elderly?
Many elderly people have underlying diseases, and compared with other groups, they are at higher risk of severe illness after contracting the new coronavirus. The new coronavirus vaccine can reduce the risk of infection and disease, and significantly reduce the risk of severe illness and death after infection.
The elderly can not only protect themselves, but also indirectly protect their family members, relatives, friends and neighbors.
3. Why should the elderly give priority to boosting immunization after receiving 2 doses of the vaccine?
For the elderly, the level of neutralizing antibodies produced after receiving the new coronavirus vaccine is lower than that of the young, and the decline in antibody levels in the elderly is greater with time.
Therefore, it is recommended that the elderly should receive the booster shot as soon as possible after completing the whole process of the new crown vaccine for 6 months.
4. Precautions for the elderly to be vaccinated against the new crown, under what circumstances can the new crown vaccine not be vaccinated?
Anyone who is in good health can be vaccinated against COVID-19.
People with chronic diseases with stable health status and good drug control can be vaccinated against COVID-19. For example, in the case of adhering to the medication, people with high blood pressure keep their blood pressure stable, and vaccination can be considered.
If there are serious chronic diseases, or acute exacerbations of chronic diseases, chemotherapy for malignant tumors, etc., it is recommended to suspend the vaccination of the new crown vaccine.
If you are not sure whether you can get vaccinated, it is recommended to ask your doctor about your health status and get more comprehensive advice.
From: Bingcheng+Client
Reporter Liu Ju
Source: Harbin Daily