html When school starts in September, what should minors who have not had time to receive the second dose of vaccine do? What are the precautions for the second dose of vaccination? In this regard, disease control experts have given authoritative answers to the recent hot issues of COVID-19 vaccination for minors. 1. How long is the interval between the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
The COVID-19 vaccine that minors receive is an inactivated vaccine and requires 2 doses, 3-8 weeks apart. For those who have not completed the second dose of vaccination according to the procedure, it is recommended to re-vacculate as soon as possible without starting over. Just re-vaccinate the unfinished dose.
2. What about students returning from at-risk areas?
Students with a history of traveling to medium- and high-risk areas in the country in the past 14 days must implement isolation and nucleic acid testing measures in accordance with regulations before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Students with a history of traveling outside the province in the past 14 days must take a nucleic acid test after returning, and go to the school or vaccination site for vaccination with a negative nucleic acid test report.
3. What should I do if I can’t go to the same vaccination site?
Under special circumstances, vaccination can be done in different places, just show the first dose vaccination information and make sure it is the same vaccine.
4. Can I take a different brand of vaccine for the second shot?
In the event that the vaccine cannot continue to be supplied or the recipient is vaccinated in a different place, etc., and it is impossible to complete the vaccination with the same vaccine product, the same type of vaccine products from other manufacturers can be used to complete the vaccination.
5. If my child has a cold, can he get the second shot of vaccine?
suffers from an upper respiratory tract infection. While taking the medicine, it is a contraindication for the new coronavirus vaccine, so vaccination with the new coronavirus vaccine is postponed.
Pay attention to drink plenty of warm water, avoid cold and fatigue, eat light and easy-to-digest food, and get a good rest. Continue taking medication and receive the COVID-19 vaccine after symptoms improve.
6. What should I do if I am bitten by a dog or suffer other trauma?
The COVID-19 vaccination for minors should be separated from other vaccinations by at least 14 days. However, if there is trauma, dog bite, etc., and tetanus or rabies vaccine is required, the 14-day interval is not restricted.
7. If there is an adverse reaction after the first injection, should I continue with the second injection?
1. Mild reactions
Mild reactions may occur after the first injection, such as fever, pain at the vaccination site, slight rash, fatigue, etc. Most of them will recover on their own within a short period of time. These are normal adverse reactions and can be treated as scheduled. Get your second dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
2. Coincidences cause adverse reactions
Adverse reactions that occur after receiving the first shot of the new coronavirus vaccine. If it is caused by a coincidence, the second shot can be continued after the condition stabilizes.
Note: Coincidence means that the recipient is in the incubation period or prodromal stage of a certain disease when he is vaccinated. The disease coincidentally occurs after vaccination and is not directly related to vaccination.
3. Severe allergic reaction
After receiving the first shot of the new coronavirus vaccine, if a severe allergic reaction occurs, it should be reported in time. If the expert group for the investigation and diagnosis of abnormal vaccination diagnosis determines that it is related to the vaccination and is a contraindication for the vaccination, then It is not recommended to receive the second dose of the vaccine.
8. What should parents do at the second vaccination site?
Minors are young, so it is not easy to explain some situations clearly. After parents arrive at the vaccination site, they should confirm various reactions with their children again and again. Inform the doctor of the situation after the first injection in a timely manner so that the doctor can judge whether the vaccination should be continued.
If you feel unwell after vaccination and you suspect it may be related to the vaccine, you should report it to the vaccination doctor. If the situation is serious, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time and carry out relevant diagnosis and treatment.
9. How many days until the age of 18? Should adults or minors be vaccinated?
Currently, the inactivated vaccines used in the instructions are for people over 3 years old, regardless of adults and minors, so they can be vaccinated with confidence.
10. After both injections are completed, do children still have to strictly wear masks?
Although vaccination can produce immunity and greatly reduce the risk of infection, the protective effect of any vaccine cannot be 100%. Some people may not produce enough antibodies after vaccination and will still be at risk of infection. Therefore, even after receiving the vaccine, you must maintain good hygiene habits such as wearing a mask, washing hands frequently, and maintaining a safe social distance.
Source: Dahe News reporter Wei Hao
