The new crown vaccination program in Hong Kong has been in operation for more than half a year. The Hospital Authority set up a "vaccine allergy safety clinic" earlier to assess whether people with a history of allergies are suitable for injections. However, a patient complained earlier that they would not be diagnosed until the end of 2028.
Liu Zexing, the convener of the New Crown Vaccine Advisory Committee, said today (18th) that the current cumulative waiting list has been relieved, and it is hoped that the evaluation of patients who have not been vaccinated but have a history of allergies can be completed by the end of this month; and that the first injection has been unhealthy. The patients who responded "hope to be able to see it soon."
He also pointed out that although the number of referrals has decreased recently, there are still dozens of them a day.
▼On August 28th, students rush to get the same day vaccination before the start of school ▼
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The Hospital Authority pointed out earlier that in order to expedite the provision of assessment services, each hospital cluster of the Hospital Authority will dispatch specialists to assist those who have not yet been vaccinated in accordance with the clinical assessment guidelines formulated by the Vaccine Allergy Safety Clinic.
People who have allergic reactions after vaccination are concentrated in vaccine allergy safety clinics.
Liu Zexing: There is no problem with vaccinating the new crown vaccine in more than 98% of sensitive cases
Liu Zexing emphasized today on the business program "Politics and Economics Saturday" that more than 98% of all sensitive cases will be vaccinated with the new crown vaccine. Only patients with a history of sensitive immediate shock and hospitalization will be more worried. problem".
Some listeners said that a 12-year-old teenager developed a rash all over the body after a shot of Fubitai. The doctor referred to the allergy department for a vaccine allergy check. The schedule is now until the end of October.
Liu Zexing believes that rashes are not a second dose of vaccine, but "you can see if the schedule expires."
▼Citizens will be vaccinated on August 25▼
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Liu Zexing: Hong Kong youths are more likely to develop myocarditis after vaccination or because they are smaller than foreign youths
The Joint Scientific Committee under the Department of Health recommends that adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 receive only one shot of Fubital vaccine.
Liu Zexing pointed out that the committee recently found that the number of adolescents with myocarditis seems to be higher than the background incidence. As of last week, 37 of the 12 to 17-year-olds who were vaccinated had myocarditis, and 30 of them had symptoms after the second injection. Therefore, the committee made relevant recommendations.
He also pointed out that British and Norwegian teenagers also only receive one injection and will continue to refer to the data.
Liu Zexing also pointed out that young people in Hong Kong are more likely to develop myocarditis after vaccination. One of the reasons may be that they are smaller than those of foreign countries. The committee may consider adjusting the vaccine dose accordingly.
As for whether only one injection can provide protection, Liu Zexing pointed out that all vaccines will be effective. In addition, the epidemic situation in Hong Kong is very stable. After balancing the risks and benefits, he believes that there is no problem with the arrangements.
Liu Zexing, convener of the New Crown Vaccine Advisory Committee.
(Information Picture/Photographed by Li Zetong)
▼On July 29, the community vaccination center will distribute same-day injections to the elderly▼
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Non-cancer patients can be vaccinated as long as their condition is stable
Li Guowei, a consultant physician in the Department of Internal Medicine at Queen Mary Hospital, stated on the same program that non-cancer patients with stable conditions can be vaccinated basically at any time as long as their conditions are stable. Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or transplantation have low immune functions. Maybe the antibody is not enough, we need to choose the right time to fight."
He quoted foreign recommendations as saying that vaccination can be done after 3 to 6 months apart; in some cases, vaccination may not be effective after 6 months, so he emphasized that relevant patients still need to maintain hygienic measures after vaccination.
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