* Most elderly people have basic diseases, and their immunity is generally low, so they are easily infected with COVID-19;
* The risk of serious illness and death of the elderly infected with COVID-19 is significantly higher than that of young people and children;
* The average age of death of COVID-19 patients in various countries is over 70 years old;
* Only by improving and strengthening the vaccination rate of the elderly, especially the very old, can the mortality rate in COVID-19 be greatly reduced;
* Available data show that the vaccine is safe;
* The level of neutralizing antibody produced by the elderly after vaccination with COVID-19 vaccine is lower than that of young people, and eligible elderly people should be vaccinated with booster vaccine as soon as possible.
* Older people in rural areas, especially those in remote rural areas, also need to be vaccinated, because young people may carry the virus when they go home, and the conditions for medical treatment are biased.
Second, the indications for vaccination of the elderly
For the elderly with basic diseases, if the basic diseases are stable through routine treatment, they can be vaccinated.
You need to consult a doctor, and then vaccinate according to the state of the disease and the advice of the clinician.
Third, contraindications for vaccination in the elderly
The taboos of vaccination for the elderly are basically the same as those of other people, mainly as follows:
Those who are allergic to the active ingredients of the vaccine, any inactive ingredients, substances used in the production process, or those who have been allergic to similar vaccines before.
People who have had severe allergic reactions to vaccines in the past.
Patients with uncontrolled epilepsy and other serious nervous system diseases.
Patients with fever, acute disease, acute attack of chronic disease, or uncontrolled serious chronic disease.
Pregnant women.
Four, the elderly COVID-19 vaccination precautions.
Before inoculation
1, to know the knowledge about vaccination in COVID-19, to know the vaccination process at the inoculation point, and to determine whether to make an appointment in advance;
2. According to the requirements of the inoculation point, carry relevant identity documents, bring your mobile phone to show your health code or prepare a pass;
3. Have a good rest before inoculation to keep your body in a good physiological state. It is best not to vaccinate on an empty stomach;
4. Wear loose, easy-to-put and warm clothes on the day of inoculation to facilitate inoculation and avoid catching cold.
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1. Wear a mask during the whole vaccination period, and queue up in an orderly manner according to the inoculation point logo, keeping a social distance of more than one meter;
2. Before vaccination, you should take the initiative to provide doctors with health status, recent vaccination of other vaccines, and recent medication information. After health assessment, carefully read and truthfully fill in the informed consent form for vaccination and sign it;
3. Put the hemostatic cotton swab into a medical trash can or a yellow medical waste garbage bag;
Put on clothes in time, keep warm and avoid catching a cold.
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1. Observe the inoculation site for 30 minutes and leave without any symptoms. Keep the local hygiene of inoculation on the same day, avoid water accumulation at the injection site and prevent infection;
2, such as local pain, redness, induration, general fatigue, fever, headache, etc. at the inoculation site. , usually do not need treatment, can recover on its own. If you have persistent fever, high fever or other obvious discomfort symptoms, you should seek medical advice in time and report to the inoculation point;
3. Avoid strenuous exercise and maintain a stable life after vaccination.
* At present, it is not recommended to vaccinate COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines at the same time. If other vaccines are needed, the interval should be more than two weeks.
* It is best to make an appointment for vaccination in advance. Avoid the elderly waiting too much at the scene, causing fatigue, tension and other situations. During the vaccination process, it is recommended that the elderly be accompanied by their families to prevent accidental falls.
Five, pay attention to personal protection
After the elderly are vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine, the prevention and control measures cannot be relaxed!
1. The protective measures such as washing hands frequently, wearing masks, constant ventilation, one-meter line and less gathering still need to be observed;
2. Older people with chronic lung disease and heart disease should wear masks under the professional guidance of doctors;
3. During the period of suffering from respiratory diseases, try to reduce going out. If you need to go out, you should wear a mask correctly and do a good job of hand hygiene.