407 people who were vaccinated against the influenza vaccine with “ suspected exposure at room temperature ” reported 1 case of adverse reaction (total)

The number of suspected flu vaccines increased to 407 people. One case of adverse reactions has also been reported, but quarantine authorities are of the opinion that local adverse reactions in some inoculated patients are common.

According to the Central Defense Response Headquarters on the 28th, 407 vaccinations were reported in 10 regions to date. Seoul 20, Busan 75, Incheon 30, Daejeon 3, Chungbuk 1, Chungnam 13, Jeonbuk 179, Jeonnam 31, Gyeongbuk 52 and Jeju 3 cases.

In addition, the day before, there were reports of adverse reactions indicating pain at the injection site. Jung Eun-kyung, head of the Central Defense Countermeasures Headquarters, said: “I received a report from the local government that there was pain in the area where the injection was given.”

However, since vaccination is usually an antigen or protein component of the body, any vaccine has a certain degree of adverse reactions. Even in the case of influenza vaccine, local adverse reactions with redness, swelling, or painful local adverse reactions are generally reported in 10-15% of cases when vaccinated. It disappears in a day or two.

“In the case of influenza, especially since the virus grows in eggs, there is a more severe allergic reaction when you are allergic to egg protein.”

Reimbursement is being discussed when problems are discovered in the future with the flu vaccine that is currently under quality investigation. In the case of a water vaccine that does not work, it has not yet been decided whether to revaccination. “When an adverse reaction is reported, the relationship is investigated and there is a deliberation system called the Damage Compensation Deliberation Committee, so we handle it through that party.” “There have yet been no claims for compensation or reports of adverse reactions.” He explained.

Meanwhile, Bang Dae-bon is scheduled to hold a vaccination expert committee on the afternoon of the 29th to receive expert opinions on the direction of the resumption of the business in the future.
/ Reporter Joowon Lee [email protected]

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