Henan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccination reminder on the new crown vaccine booster shot

Towards the end of the year, the overall situation of the current COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control is still severe, the mutation of the COVID-19 virus is generally accelerating, and the number of countries with mutated strains continues to be discovered around the world. On December 15, the Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued a reminder: Vaccination with the new coronavirus is an effective means to prevent new coronavirus infection and reduce the incidence and severity of new coronavirus pneumonia. It is recommended that people over the age of 18 who have been fully vaccinated for 6 months actively receive the new coronavirus vaccine. Needle!

According to reports, in accordance with the requirements for booster shots of the new coronavirus vaccine,

People over the age of 18 have been vaccinated with the new coronavirus inactivated vaccines produced by Beijing Biotech, Beijing Sinovac, and Wuhan Biotech

Half a year after the second dose

, or six months after vaccination with the adenovirus vector new coronavirus vaccine produced by CanSino

You can voluntarily go to the COVID-19 vaccination clinic and continue to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for free

Provincial disease control experts said that boosting immunity refers to supplementary vaccination according to the disappearance of antibodies after completion of vaccination, so as to maintain human body health. Vaccine doses for immunity to virus. For example, at this stage, the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine requires 2 shots in the entire course, and then another shot is given based on the degree of decline in human antibody levels. Statistics show that as of December 10, 6 million people over the age of 18 have met the time intervals for enhanced immunization.

Why should we carry out booster immunization with the new coronavirus vaccine?

Experts say: After a period of vaccination with the new coronavirus vaccine, the protective effect may weaken, and vaccination with booster shots will cause a "strong rebound" in this decline. According to the research results of two companies, Sinopharm Sinopharm and Beijing Sinovac, after vaccination with a booster shot, the antibody level of the recipient will increase significantly. After 14 days of boosting immunity, the antibody level is 10-30 times the original level, and after 6 months, it can be maintained at a higher level. Relevant research results show that there are no serious adverse reactions to boosting immunity, and neutralizing antibodies will grow rapidly.

Who can receive booster immunization?

The policy stipulates that according to the needs of epidemic prevention and control, people aged 18 and above who have completed full vaccination for 6 months can receive booster shots. The booster shot will be given priority to those at high risk of infection, those in key positions to ensure the basic operation of society, and those aged 60 and above who are at high risk of severe illness after infection.

According to reports, according to the current national vaccination plan, it is recommended to use the same technical route vaccine for booster vaccination. For example, if 2 doses of inactivated vaccine have been completed and the booster shot is also inactivated vaccine, priority should be given to using the same vaccine as the second dose of inactivated vaccine for booster immunization. If the same inactivated vaccine as the second dose is no longer available, the same vaccine as the first dose of inactivated vaccine can be used for booster immunization. People vaccinated with adenovirus vector vaccine should still use adenovirus vector vaccine for booster immunization.

The Provincial Disease Control and Prevention Department reminds the public that everyone is responsible for vaccination. Orderly vaccination of the new coronavirus vaccine can establish an immune barrier among the population and effectively prevent and control the spread of the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic. If the conditions for strengthening immunity are met, Please take the booster shot as soon as possible!