There is a vaccination site just downstairs of my house, so I still have some understanding of some details of vaccination. At present, the number of new crown vaccines applied for by each vaccination site nationwide is limited. The vaccination site downstairs in my house is to issue numbers to those waiting in line based on the number of vaccines every day. Once the number of the day is issued, those who have not received the number can only wait for the next time to get the vaccination. Some communities can only provide hundreds of vaccines a day, while there are no less than a thousand people who make appointments to queue every day, so a considerable number of people are not in line.
So far, for various reasons, the first COVID-19 vaccine has not been received. Previously, many places across the country issued notices on the suspension of the first dose of vaccination services after June 10. This is mainly to give full efforts to receive the second dose, so the first dose of the new crown vaccine was postponed. After June 30, all regions have resumed the first dose of the vaccine, so those who have not received the first dose of the new crown vaccine should not believe the rumors that they will not be able to get the vaccine in the future.
We must believe that the country is fully capable of meeting the vaccination needs of every citizen, but we need to wait until the vaccine is supplied before we can get it. So this is just a matter of time to get it early and late, and there is no problem that we may not get the vaccine in the future. Of course, the number of new crown vaccines applied for by each vaccination site every day is different, and a considerable number of vaccination sites may not apply for every day, so it may be that you have passed by but found that there is no vaccine. To reduce this unnecessary escape, you should consult in advance whether there is any vaccine at the vaccination site you are going to.
The best way is to go to your local community hospital for consultation directly. If you don’t have time to go to a community hospital for consultation in person due to work reasons, you can also call the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in your location. If you are in a rural area, you can also consult the village committee staff. These staff will give you a answer to whether you can get the COVID-19 vaccine now. If the staff tells you that you can get vaccinated, then you can communicate with them about the time to make an appointment for vaccination. If you don’t know the phone number of the community hospital or CDC where you are located, you can call 114 to check.
Currently, many hospitals or social hospitals in provinces and cities have launched vaccination services: people can make an appointment online in advance, so as to choose the right time to go to the vaccination site. The appointment process for the first shot of the new crown vaccine is: 1. Open Alipay on your mobile phone; 2. Click on the new crown vaccine on the homepage; 3. Click on the vaccine reservation; 4. Click on the appointment for the new crown vaccine; 5. Check the vaccination points in nearby streets, click on the appointment. If you still don’t know how to make an appointment, it is recommended to directly consult in person or telephone from a local community hospital or other institution.
Now, all regions have not only resumed the vaccination work of the first dose of the new crown vaccine, but also the free policy is still implemented when the first dose of the new crown vaccine is vaccinated. The State Council’s Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism held a press conference on January 9, 2021 and emphasized that the cost of COVID-19 vaccination will be jointly borne by the medical insurance fund and the finance department. This means that individual residents do not have to bear the cost of vaccines and vaccination costs. China implements a free vaccination policy for all people in vaccination, and it also adheres to the basic principles of "information, consent, and voluntary".
Since it adheres to the principle of voluntariness, it does not violate national regulations if it is not vaccinated. It is normal for people who have not been vaccinated to decide to get vaccinated later. How could they have to pay for their own expenses just because they have exceeded the so-called deadline? Everyone can be assured and bold as a vaccination without worrying about the so-called cost issue at all. In the current actual operation, some specific groups and those under the age of 18 and above are generally not vaccinated, but it does not mean that these people must not be vaccinated. At present, my jurisdiction will require these people to have their own physical examinations to prove that there is no disease that is not suitable for vaccination.
On March 29, 2021, the National Health Commission released the first edition of the COVID-19 vaccine guide. Five categories of people who are not suitable for vaccination with COVID-19 vaccines are listed: (1) Those who are allergic to the active ingredients of the vaccine, any inactive ingredients, substances used in the production process, or those who have allergicated when they were vaccinated with the same type of vaccine; (2) Those who have had severe allergic reactions to vaccines in the past; (3) Those who suffer from uncontrolled epilepsy and other serious neurological diseases; (4) Those who are having fever or suffer from acute or chronic diseases that are acute or uncontrolled severe chronic diseases; (5) Women during pregnancy.
In fact, relevant national departments have answered questions about the costs, safety, vaccine effectiveness, and inappropriate groups that everyone is concerned about. Even if there are still unclear issues, you can consult the relevant departments further. If there are no cases that are not suitable for vaccination pointed out by the National Health Commission, it is recommended that everyone should get the COVID-19 vaccine as much as possible - after all, this is a protection for the life and health of ourselves and our families, and it is also a contribution to the country's anti-epidemic cause with practical actions.
There is no need to set any deadline in your mind, but just arrange the time to vaccinate according to your actual situation. Now that online information is highly developed, everyone can consult and make an appointment online in advance. We should avoid rushing in to vaccination as much as possible, because this may invisibly increase the risk of cross-infection - imagine what the consequences would be if a carrier appeared in such a dense population? Before getting vaccinated, be sure to bring your ID card and wear a mask to the vaccination site.
You cannot drink alcohol before vaccination, nor can you be vaccinated on an empty stomach. During vaccination, you must report your physical condition to the doctor truthfully, and then the doctor will judge whether you can get vaccinated. Never hide the fact that your body is sick just to get vaccinated, because this may lead to misjudgment from doctors. After vaccination, you should leave for observation for 30 minutes: If you feel unwell during this period, you should report it to the medical staff. If you have any trouble after staying home for 30 minutes, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
Try not to take a bath or exercise vigorously within 24 hours after receiving the new crown vaccine. Do not drink alcohol or eat spicy food within 3 days after vaccination. You should avoid contact with previous allergies and common allergens within one week after vaccination. It is best to leave a phone number at the vaccination site during vaccination to ask questions such as when to get the next shot. Beijing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention once issued a Q&A response: The second dose of inactivated vaccine can produce better immune effects after about 2 weeks of vaccination.
In fact, it takes a certain amount of time for the vaccine to take effect completely: At present, the protection efficiency of the vaccine will reach its peak after 14 days of the second dose of vaccination. Even people who have been vaccinated should take necessary epidemic prevention measures such as washing hands frequently and gathering less. If you really cannot get vaccinated due to physical reasons, you don’t need to worry. The state provides each of us with the right to get vaccinated, but this does not mean that 1.4 billion people across the country must be vaccinated without all of them. In fact, as long as the vaccination rate of 70% or 80% can achieve a better protection effect.
