During the influenza season, the population is generally susceptible to influenza viruses, but the elderly are at higher risk of severe illness or even death after being infected with influenza, and the most effective measure to prevent influenza is to get vaccinated against influenza. In addition, the symptoms of the elderly are "hidden", and the elderly group should do a good job of protection, pay close attention, prevent first, and do not panic.
Why the elderly are.
Who is most in need of vaccination?
Influenza symptoms are insidious in older people and are at higher risk of serious complications after infection. Such as bacterial pneumonia or further exacerbation of pre-existing diseases, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute cardiovascular events, etc.
How do vaccines protect the elderly?
A large number of studies at home and abroad have shown that influenza vaccine is safe and effective, and influenza vaccination in the elderly can effectively reduce the incidence of influenza infection and related complications, reduce the rate of outpatient visits, and then reduce the risk of severe disease and death. The influenza vaccine is about 50% effective in preventing influenza infection in the elderly, and can reduce pneumonia hospitalizations and deaths by 24%-53% and 48%-68% in the elderly.
Information on vaccination services for the elderly.
Beijing provides free influenza vaccination services for the elderly over 60 years old with household registration in the city. Elderly friends who have a social security card of the city's resident identity certificate and are over 60 years old (date of birth before December 31, 1963) can be organized by the village neighborhood committee to go to the influenza vaccination clinic for vaccination at the agreed time period with their valid ID card or social security card.
People who are vaccinated at their own expense need to make an appointment with the vaccination clinic in advance, and can complete the appointment through the Capital Vaccine Service APP, **on-site registration, WeChat*** and other appointment methods.
All districts will reasonably set up free and self-paid influenza vaccination sites based on the vaccination needs of residents, and citizens can choose to make an appointment for vaccination nearby.
Please prepare and pay attention to the elderly in advance.
What you should do before vaccination.
Elderly people with chronic diseases should consult their family doctor about whether their condition is stable and whether the medications they are taking have an effect on their immune function
Rest well and keep your body in a good physiological state;
Check with your local disease control department for the location of vaccination clinics and get vaccinated nearby.
What to look out for when getting vaccinated.
Avoid vaccinating on an empty stomach;
Fully understand the contraindications of influenza vaccination from the outpatient doctor, carefully read and truthfully fill in the informed consent form for vaccination;
After vaccination, you need to stay at the vaccination site for 30 minutes.
What else do you need to do after vaccination?
Keep the inoculation site clean and dry;
Observe for signs within one day after vaccination
If you have a persistent fever or other abnormalities, you can consult and report to the vaccination doctor, and if necessary, go to the hospital.
*: Beijing Xicheng CDC.