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According to a plan published by the side of the National Center for Public Health, health workers will be vaccinated after workers and social workers. They are followed by those over the age of sixty in the risk group. After the age of 60, employees of the police and administrative bodies who come into direct contact with the population in the course of their work receive the vaccine. This is followed by vaccination of young people aged 18 to 59 with high-risk diseases, then vaccination of critical infrastructure workers and, finally, of all young people aged 18 to 59 who do not fall into the aforementioned risk groups .
The koronavirus.gov.hu website has compiled the most frequently asked questions and answers, which are listed below without change.
- Community vaccine composition
The vaccine was made using technology based on the molecular structure of the virus. The vaccine contains an mRNA-based RNA molecule (mRNA) packaged in a lipid nanoparticle.
The vaccine helps the immune system (the body’s natural defenses) to produce antibodies and blood cells against the virus, thus providing protection against COVID 19.
- Who can get vaccinated?
Comirnaty can be used in people 16 years of age and older.
- Does the vaccine cause disease?
Because Comirnaty does not contain the virus to activate immunity, it cannot give you COVID-19 disease.
- How many doses are needed for protection?
Two doses, 21 days apart. Protection after the second dose is approx. takes place on day 7
- How long does the protection last?
The duration of protection provided by the vaccine is not yet known and is being determined in ongoing clinical trials.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 is not interchangeable with other COVID-19 vaccines.
- Can anyone who has had COVID 19 get the vaccine?
People who have had a confirmed SARSCoV-2 infection for more than 3 months can also get vaccinated with the vaccine.
- Is a rapid antigen test required before vaccination?
A rapid antigen test is not required prior to vaccination.
- Can someone who has an underlying chronic disease get the vaccine?
Yes, the vaccine can also be administered to people with a chronic disease for whom there are no contraindications to vaccination.
- Can it be given with another vaccine?
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 should not be given at the same time as other vaccines.
Another vaccine is available at least 4 weeks apart.
Vaccination during pregnancy is not recommended.
Pregnancy can be planned at least 2 months after the second vaccination.
It is not known whether the vaccine is excreted in human milk.
Those at risk who require the vaccine can also receive it while breastfeeding.
- How is the vaccine administered?
Vaccination is administered according to a vaccination plan at designated vaccination points. Designated hospital vaccination points for healthcare workers can be accessed by clicking here.
The vaccine doctor will interview and examine you before using the vaccine.
In each case, the vaccine is decided by the vaccinator.
- Contraindications to vaccination.
Acute febrile illness; a severe allergic reaction to any component of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine; history of a severe anaphylactic reaction associated with a drug that requires hospitalization (eg, penicillin) or another vaccine.
- Can side effects (vaccination reactions) occur after vaccination?
A reaction to the vaccine can occur after any vaccine. The vaccinator will also be informed about possible reactions to vaccination.
- What side effects (reactions to vaccination) are expected?
Reactions to vaccination may include: pain and swelling at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle aches, joint pain, chills, fever or redness of the skin at the injection site, nausea.
Very rare: enlarged lymph nodes, discomfort, pain in limbs, insomnia, itching at the injection site.
- How can the reaction to the vaccine be treated?
Pain relievers and antipyretics (eg, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, metamizole) can be used to relieve these reactions. However, these are transient reactions that resolve without complications.
- Where can a reaction to vaccination be reported?
A reaction to the vaccine can be reported to the National Institute of Pharmacy and Food Health by clicking here. A reaction to the vaccination can also be reported to the National Center for Public Health.
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