Hebei News Network, February 25 (Ning Xiaona) Judging from the current global situation, once the elderly are infected with the new coronavirus, the risk of severe illness and death is much higher than that of young people and children. In this regard, the Hebei Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health reminder today: Elderly people who meet the requirements for vaccination also need to be vaccinated against the new crown as soon as possible.
1. Do the elderly need to be vaccinated against the new crown?
Yes, the elderly need to be vaccinated against the new crown. Judging from the current global situation, once infected with the new coronavirus, the risk of severe illness and death in the elderly is much higher than that of young people and children, especially for the elderly with underlying diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, the degree of harm will be even greater Big.
2. Do the elderly need booster shots?
Vaccination is very necessary. The study found that the level of neutralizing antibodies produced by the elderly after being vaccinated against the new crown vaccine is lower than that of the young, and after the population is vaccinated against the new crown vaccine, the level of neutralizing antibodies will also decrease to a certain extent with the passage of time, so it is eligible for vaccination Elderly people also need booster shots as soon as possible.
3. What is the safety of the new crown vaccine for the elderly?
As of February 24, 2022, my country has vaccinated 3.108 billion doses of the new crown vaccine, which shows that the vaccine has good safety, and the incidence of adverse reactions in the elderly is lower than that in young people and children.
4. The elderly have a small range of activities, is it necessary to be vaccinated?
Vaccination is necessary. Although the scope of activities of the elderly is limited compared with that of the young, from the perspective of several clustered epidemics in local areas across the country, the elderly gathering places such as activity rooms, vegetable markets, shopping malls, supermarkets, and chess and card rooms are high-risk places for the spread of the epidemic. At the same time, the new coronavirus has hidden characteristics such as asymptomatic infection and mild infection, which will bring a huge risk of infection to the elderly who have not been vaccinated.
In addition, the family members of the elderly are in contact with the outside world, and there is also the risk of infection in the family. Therefore, it is recommended that the elderly who meet the requirements for vaccination should receive as much as possible.
5. What are the precautions for the elderly to receive the new crown vaccine?
First, if the elderly suffer from underlying diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, it is recommended to be vaccinated during the stable period. If there is a situation that cannot be defined, it is recommended to consult a vaccinating doctor or clinician to assess whether the vaccine can be vaccinated. Second, make an appointment for vaccination in advance to reduce excessive waiting at the scene and prevent situations such as fatigue and tension. During the vaccination process, it is recommended that the elderly be accompanied by their family members to prevent accidental falls. Third, after inoculation, observe the inoculation site for 30 minutes.