Children aged 3-11 in Henan Province started to receive COVID-19 vaccine, and all your concerns are here!

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　　Vaccination is the most direct and effective measure to prevent infectious diseases. Recently, Covid-19 vaccination for people aged 3-11 was launched in many places in Henan Province. On the afternoon of November 2nd, Lu Mingxia, director of the Monitoring Room 1 of the Institute of Immunization Planning of the Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, visited the Online Interview section of the Henan government website to answer questions about children’s Covid-19 vaccination.

　　Vaccination is very important for high incidence of respiratory diseases in autumn and winter.

　　Is it necessary for children to get COVID-19 vaccine? Lu Mingxia said: "Autumn and winter are the seasons with high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases, such as influenza. There may be the risk of influenza virus and Covid-19 overlapping epidemic in autumn and winter this year. Vaccination is the most economical and effective means to prevent infectious diseases. If you are not vaccinated, you are always susceptible to infection and are likely to be infected. It is very necessary to vaccinate. "

　　Regarding the safety of vaccines, Lu Mingxia introduced that on the basis of previous vaccination work, China has carried out relevant research on the use of Covid-19 vaccines among people aged 3-11. Studies have shown that the safety and immunogenicity of inactivated vaccine in Covid-19 are not significantly different from those over 18 years old.

　　There are two doses of Covid-19 vaccine for children. It is not recommended to vaccinate those who have a history of allergy.

　　What Covid-19 vaccines are suitable for children aged 3-11? Lu Mingxia said that at present, people aged 3-11 in Henan Province use vaccines produced by Sinopharm Beijing Institute, Sinopharm Wuhan Institute and Beijing Kexing Zhongwei, all of which are inactivated vaccines. The vaccine needs to be inoculated in two doses. After the first dose, it needs to be inoculated at least 21 days at intervals of 3-8 weeks, and the second dose should be completed within 56 days. If you miss the best interval, you can replant the second injection as soon as possible without re-inoculation.

　　"It should be noted that you are allergic to the ingredients contained in the vaccine, or you are allergic when you have been vaccinated with similar vaccines before; There have been severe allergic reactions to vaccines in the past; Suffering from uncontrolled epilepsy or other serious nervous system diseases; Children who are suffering from fever, acute diseases, or the onset of chronic diseases, or patients with uncontrolled serious chronic diseases are not recommended to be vaccinated with Covid-19 vaccine. " Lu Mingxia said.

　　Vaccinate according to children’s health, and pay attention to the vaccination interval.

　　What problems should we pay attention to when vaccinating Covid-19 vaccine? Lu Mingxia reminded parents and friends to know about vaccines and diseases in advance and bring a vaccination certificate. At the time of vaccination, it is necessary to truthfully explain the child’s health to the vaccination doctor, and the doctor will judge whether it is possible to vaccinate. Observe for 30 minutes after inoculation, do not take strenuous activities, and keep a regular life and a light diet.

　　Besides, can Covid-19 vaccine be vaccinated at the same time as other immunization vaccines? Lu Mingxia said that children aged 3-11, especially 3-6, have routine vaccines, such as AC polysaccharide vaccine at 3 years old, sugar pill at 4 years old, DTP at 6 years old and the second injection of AC polysaccharide. The interval between routine vaccine and Covid-19 vaccine should be more than 14 days. If there are special circumstances to vaccinate rabies vaccine, immunoglobulin or tetanus for human use, the interval may not be considered. (Wentu/Chen Jing Zhao Meng Moderator/thomas lee Photography/Mu Yi Jia Zhihao)