COVID-19 Vaccination Tips for the Elderly in Huarong County (COVID-19 Vaccination Tips for the Elderly in Huarong County)

Why should the elderly be vaccinated against COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a new virus, and everyone is susceptible to infection. Among the susceptible people, the most vulnerable are the elderly. Because the immune function of the elderly is weaker than that of young people, and most of them have various basic diseases, once infection occurs, the risk of severe illness and death is very high compared with young adults and children. According to epidemic data from all over the world, the hospitalization rate and rescue rate of the elderly over 60 years old infected with COVID-19 are higher, the hospitalization time is longer, and the risk of death increases with age. Therefore, it is very necessary and urgent to improve the whole vaccination rate and strengthen the needle for the elderly over 60 years old!

Is it safe for the elderly to get COVID-19 vaccine?

The COVID-19 vaccine currently used in China has been clinically tested in the whole population, including the elderly, which shows that the vaccine has good safety. According to the monitoring data of suspected adverse reactions to vaccination in COVID-19, the overall reported incidence of adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccine in the elderly aged 60 years and above is slightly lower than that in the population under 60 years old, most of which are general reactions and a few are abnormal reactions. Some recipients have severe abnormal reactions such as anaphylactic shock, but the reported incidence of serious abnormal reactions is less than one in a million, suggesting that the risk of vaccination is very low.

What should the elderly pay attention to when they are vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine?

Before vaccination: If there is a basic disease, it is recommended to vaccinate in a stable period; If you are not sure, it is recommended to consult a vaccination doctor or clinician to evaluate whether you can get COVID-19 vaccine; And make an appointment to wear loose clothes to facilitate vaccination.

Vaccination: you need to carry your ID card, wear a mask, do a good job of personal protection, and truthfully provide information such as health status and vaccination contraindications. In the process of vaccination, it is recommended that the elderly do a good job of vaccination accompanied by their families to avoid accidents such as falling. After vaccination, they should stay where they are for 30 minutes.

After vaccination: maintain a stable life. Individual recipients will have general reactions such as fever, fatigue, headache and body aches, and usually do not need special treatment. If the recipient feels severe discomfort and lasts for a long time, he should contact the vaccination unit or doctor as soon as possible and seek medical advice if necessary.