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Original title: People over 60 in many places need to know this before starting the new corona vaccination!
Chinanews client, Beijing, March 17 (Reporter Zhang Ni) At present, vaccination with the new vaccine crown is being carried out in an orderly manner throughout the country. Previously, vaccination in various places was primarily aimed at people aged 18 to 59 years. Recently, some places have started vaccination for people over 60 years of age.
What are the requirements to vaccinate the elderly? What are the special vaccination precautions? Let’s understand!
China News Agency reporter Hou Yu’s data map photoDeploy the new corona vaccine for people over 60 in multiple locations
“As of March 14, 64.98 million people were vaccinated against the new coronavirus.”
These are the data disclosed by Li Bin, deputy director of the National Health Commission, at the press conference of the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council on the 15th.
According to him, China is currently organizing and implementing vaccination according to the principle of sequential advancement of key populations, high-risk populations and other populations, and constantly increasing the population coverage of the new coronavirus vaccine.
The reporter learned that recently, many places have started vaccinating the over 60s one after another.
For example, according to the Beijing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, currently Beijing has vaccinated some people aged 60 years and over who need vaccinations and are in good physical condition according to the general provision of the country.
In the next step, Beijing will implement comprehensive vaccines for the elderly in a timely manner based on national views. In addition, according to the progress of vaccine research and development and the results of follow-up clinical trials, Beijing will also organize the city’s vaccination work for people under 18 years of age in accordance with the unified national requirements.
In Hefei, Anhui, Yaohai District, Shushan District, etc. They have also recently announced that people with chronic diseases and people over 60, if they really need to get vaccinated against the new corona, can also get vaccinated after passing the sanitation. vaccinator evaluation.
Tianjin has made it clear that in the second half of 2021, the elderly (≥60 years) and patients with basic diseases will be vaccinated at the appropriate time, and the immunization strategy will be adjusted in time according to the progress of the trials. clinicians. of the new coronavirus vaccine.
Data map: Medical staff prepare vaccines at the temporary vaccination site set up at the Chaoyang Planning Art Museum in Chaoyang District, Beijing Photo by China News Agency reporter Hou YuUnder what circumstances can the elderly be vaccinated against the new corona vaccine?
Is it safe for the elderly to receive the new corona vaccine? What conditions must be met for vaccination? This is the issue that most concerns the public.
“The elderly should fully assess their health conditions before making an appointment. After arriving at the scene, the staff will assess the elderly’s blood pressure and other conditions prior to vaccination, and will inquire about other health conditions in detail.” Zhongguancun Street, Haidian Beijing District is responsible for the reception, a member of the vaccine consultation staff told reporters.
According to the staff, the vaccination site can now vaccinate the new corona vaccine for seniors aged 60-70 years, but the staff also reminded that seniors in need of vaccination should fully communicate with medical staff on site and report the history doctor.
So can chronic disease patients get the new corona vaccine?
Pang Xinghuo, deputy director of the Beijing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told the media a few days ago that if chronic diseases can be controlled with drugs and the body can be kept stable and healthy, it can be vaccinated. On the contrary, no matter what type of disease you have, if you are in the acute phase, vaccination is not recommended.
In a recent media interview, Kexing Holdings Chairman Yin Weidong also said that as an elderly person, as long as high blood pressure is controlled, blood sugar is stable, and medication is normal, the new corona vaccine can be vaccinated. . However, if the hypertension is not well controlled, the hypertension should be treated first and then the new corona vaccine should be vaccinated after it has stabilized.
According to media reports, to better serve the elderly, some vaccination sites in Beijing have been upgraded.
For example, currently, there are 3 vaccination sites in the Laiguangying area, with a daily vaccination rate of 2,000 to 3,000 people. Vaccination work for people over 60 officially began on March 10, with an average of about 170 older people vaccinated each day. The vaccination site has deliberately improved rescue equipment and medications, adding blood pressure, blood sugar, and other medications commonly used by the elderly, as well as blood glucose monitors and other equipment.
Data map: At the door of a vaccination site in Beijing’s Chaoyang district, people wait in line and in order.Photo by China News Agency reporter Yang KejiaOlder people should monitor their vital signs after vaccination.
So compared to the young, do the elderly have any special precautions after receiving the new corona vaccine?
“The elderly need to monitor their vital signs after being vaccinated with the new corona vaccine, such as blood pressure,” Min Haiyan, chief physician of the Yunnan Provincial Infectious Diseases Hospital, especially reminded the media in an interview a few days ago.
Yin Weidong also reminded medical institutions that there should be special follow-up after the new injection of the corona vaccine to the elderly, which is beneficial in relieving the tension of the elderly, and also facilitates the correct understanding of some coupling reactions that are not related to the vaccine, and you can also provide door-to-door services through community organizations, etc. Ways to improve the convenience of vaccination for the elderly.
It is worth noting that the “New Answers to Burning Questions on Coronavirus Vaccination” recently released by the Beijing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention clearly stated that when you get vaccinated, you should carefully read the informed consent form and Actively inform medical staff about your health. The doctor will help determine if vaccination is possible.
Therefore, experts suggest that older people with vision problems should remember to bring their own reading glasses when getting vaccinated.
In terms of guarantees for the treatment of abnormal reactions, the national level is also being strengthened.
According to the news released at the press conference of the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council a few days ago, general hospitals above level 2 have been organized to be responsible for the medical treatment and protection of vaccination sites, and the emergency was experienced first. -Aid personnel have been sent with the medical equipment, medicines and other necessary security elements. There are 120 ambulances on duty at the site. Strict training should be conducted for personnel involved in medical treatment to ensure that suspected abnormal reactions can be identified and treated promptly. Unlock referral channels, set green channels for treatment, and organize treatment with all efforts.
In addition, at present, the joint prevention and control mechanism of the State Council has sent 15 supervision teams to various provinces to receive on-site guidance to ensure the implementation of various measures. (Finalize)
