When is the COVID-19 booster shot free? Who is not suitable for the third shot of COVID-19 vaccine

When will the free COVID-19 vaccine expire [SEP]? The official deadline has not been announced. Citizens who meet the vaccination conditions should actively vaccinate COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. At the press conference of the joint prevention and control mechanism of the State Council at the beginning of 2021, the official made it clear that the COVID-19 vaccine would be free for all, and the vaccination cost would be shared by the accumulated balance of the medical insurance fund and the finance, and the individual residents would not bear the cost.

1. Does COVID-19 start charging for vaccination in June? The so-called "official policy suddenly changes, fees will be charged in June" circulating on the internet is a rumor. In fact, policies are never easily changed. In fact, as early as April, there was a rumor on the Internet that "COVID-19 vaccine will be charged in May". However, facts speak louder than words, and the so-called "chargeable" documents or notices have never been released.

2. Is the second dose administered within 21 days ineffective?

Generally speaking, the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, which needs to be inoculated every 21 days, is an inactivated vaccine. According to the Questions and Answers on Vaccination of COVID-19 (Updated on March 31, 2021) issued by the National Health Commission, inactivated vaccine needs multiple vaccinations to achieve a better immune effect. The recommended interval between the first and second doses is 3 weeks (i.e. 21 days) or more, and the second dose should be completed as early as possible within 8 weeks after the first dose. However, completing the second dose of inactivated vaccine less than 21 days after the first dose is not considered ineffective vaccination. If the second dose is completed within 14 days after the first dose, an additional dose of inactivated vaccine should be administered as early as possible 3 weeks after the second dose; If the second dose is completed within 14-21 days after the first dose, there is no need for re inoculation.

Who is not suitable for the COVID-19 vaccine

1. People who are allergic to the active ingredient, any kind of inactive ingredient, substances used in the production process of the vaccine, or those who have allergies when vaccinating similar vaccines before;

2. Individuals who have experienced severe allergic reactions to vaccines in the past (such as acute allergic reactions, angioedema, respiratory distress, etc.);

3. Individuals with uncontrolled epilepsy and other severe neurological disorders (such as transverse myelitis, Guillain Barr é syndrome, demyelinating diseases, etc.);

4. Patients with fever, acute illness, acute exacerbation of chronic illness, or uncontrolled severe chronic illness;

5. Pregnant women.

In conclusion, the number of vaccinations in China has exceeded 500 million, which means that more and more people are willing to vaccinate in China, while there is no specific deadline for free vaccination of COVID-19 vaccine, so it is recommended that people who are suitable for vaccination should go early for vaccination.