Zhuozhou City New Crown Vaccine Booster Vaccination Notice

The current global COVID-19 epidemic is still in the pandemic stage, and my country has an arduous task of "preventing imported cases from abroad and preventing rebound domestically". The new coronavirus vaccine is an important weapon against the virus. Strengthening immunization is of great significance to protect susceptible groups and effectively curb the spread of the epidemic. We would like to remind residents that booster shots of the new coronavirus vaccine in our city are about to begin, and eligible residents are requested to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

1. What is a booster shot?

A booster shot, also called booster immunity, refers to supplementary vaccination based on the disappearance of antibodies after completion of vaccination to maintain the body's ability to protect the body against the virus. Vaccine doses for immunity. For example, at this stage, the new coronavirus inactivated vaccine is fully vaccinated with 2 shots, and based on the degree of decline in human antibody levels, another shot is given.

2. Why is the new coronavirus vaccine booster immunized?

According to data, if a booster dose is given 6 months after the second dose of the domestically produced inactivated vaccine, the antibody level will increase It will reach more than 10 times, and it will have good cross-neutralizing effect on mutant strains such as Delta.

3. Matters related to the launch of booster vaccination in our city

Starting from October 18, our city will start free vaccination of new coronavirus vaccine booster shots. The vaccination targets are those who have been fully vaccinated with 2 doses. People aged 18 and above who have received the inactivated vaccine for 6 months. Those who meet the vaccination requirements are asked to choose the nearest vaccination unit to receive the booster vaccination in a timely manner with their vaccination voucher and ID card.

After being vaccinated, the majority of residents also need to stay on site for at least 30 minutes. A small number of people will experience mild general reactions, such as tenderness at the vaccination site, fever, headache, and body aches. These generally do not require a visit to the hospital. Pay attention to rest. They will usually resolve on their own in 1-2 days. However, if the symptoms are severe and last for a long time, it is recommended that the recipient go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time. Experts organized by the National Vaccine Research and Development Team have conducted sufficient research and demonstrations. There are no serious adverse reactions to the booster shot and it is still as safe as the first and second shots.

Vaccination against COVID-19 is the most economical, effective and convenient measure to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19. It is also the responsibility and obligation of every citizen. People who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination are encouraged to actively Actively participate in the new coronavirus vaccination and work together to build a universal immunity barrier.

Zhuozhou City Leading Group Office for COVID-19 Response

October 18, 2021