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Concerned that up to 5 million influenza (flu) vaccines will be discarded due to exposure to room temperature, many people look to hospitals for paid vaccines that can be given right away. However, experts are concerned that older people with short-lived antibodies may lose the effectiveness of the vaccine if taken too early. The main questions related to flu vaccines were addressed by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (DMI), the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety), private experts ( Sang-hyuk Ma, Professor of Pediatrics and Adolescents at Changwon Fatima Hospital, Woo-ju Kim, Professor of Infectious Medicine at Guro Hospital of Korea University, and Joong-shik Um, Professor at Gil University in Gachon. Professor internal medicine), based on the interview, organized in question and answer format.
-Is there a problem with exposure to room temperature for paid vaccines that can be inoculated in the current hospital or clinic?
“No problem. Unlike the 5 million people distributed by Shinsung Pharmaceutical, which caused the exposure at room temperature, these amounts were purchased through different channels in each hospital and clinic. 5 million people have been discontinued. Each vaccine has its own unique number (lot number), so it is very unlikely that you will receive the vaccine that was a problem with a bug. “
-The free vaccination can not receive the paid vaccine?
“It may be correct.”
-Those eligible for the free vaccination have to wait, but do they have to receive the vaccination paid for in advance?
“It is best to wait for children and adolescents from 6 months to 18 years, pregnant women and the elderly over 62 years who are eligible for free vaccination. The effect of the vaccine lasts an average of 3-6 months. Getting vaccinated too early can reduce the effectiveness of prevention at the end of the year and early next year, during the flu epidemic. Rather, there are opinions that even if the effect wears off after 3 months if it is correct in mid-October, it may be effective during the flu outbreak after November. “
-Will 5 million people be discarded, causing a vaccine crisis?
“In reality, the 5 million people are unlikely to be scrapped. Shinsung Pharm claims that about 170,000 people have been exposed to room temperature. According to a study by the World Health Organization, the quality of the vaccine was not abnormal for up to 24 hours even after exposure to high temperatures of 37 degrees Celsius. The cessation of the vaccination business by the government is to verify if a problem has occurred, as it can have a significant impact on public health.
-If there is no problem as a result of the test, will the vaccine exposed to room temperature be reused?
“It is said that this vaccine can also be inoculated if it is found that there are no abnormalities in the quality of the vaccine, as for example in KFDA. Flu vaccines take 3 to 6 months to make. If the 5 million people are discarded, it is difficult to rebuild in a short period of time. That is why it will most likely be used again if there are no quality problems. “
-I am trying to get a paid vaccine, but the price varies by hospital.
“Because the flu vaccination is not covered by health insurance. The hospital decides the amount of vaccination itself. According to data from the Health Insurance Review and Evaluation Service, vaccines from the same manufacturer also differ by 10,000 to 40,000 won. “
-After October 5, I turned 65 and made an appointment on the 12th of the following month. Can it be okay right now?
“The government expects it will take two weeks to inspect the quality of the vaccine. This may change the vaccination schedule, so you should check with the medical institution you booked. “
