When is the deadline for free vaccination of COVID-19 Vaccine? When does COVID-19 Vaccine start charging in June

Since the emergence of a new round of local epidemic in Anhui and Liaoning, the vaccination of COVID-19 has been accelerated significantly. As of now, the number of vaccine doses administered in China has exceeded 500 million. So, what does this mean? When is the deadline for free vaccination of COVID-19 vaccine? Let me answer a few questions for you below!

1. The number of vaccine doses administered in China has exceeded 500 million!

According to the latest data released by the National Health Commission on the afternoon of May 24, as of May 23, a total of 510.858 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been reported nationwide. It means that our people's awareness of COVID-19 vaccination is improving, but because of our large population base, the number of people who need to be vaccinated will reach 1 billion to achieve mass immunization through vaccination.

1. According to public data, on March 27, the cumulative number of vaccinations of COVID-19 Vaccine exceeded 100 million, and on April 21, it exceeded 200 million, taking 25 days. It took 16 days to receive over 300 million doses from 200 million doses on May 7th, 9 days to exceed 400 million doses on May 16th, and only 7 days to exceed 500 million doses on May 23rd. From the data, it can be seen that vaccination in China has been accelerating repeatedly.

2. Epidemiological expert and professor at the School of Public Health, Fudan University, Jiang Qingwu, stated in an interview that at the current pace, China will have a working foundation and the ability to achieve the goal of establishing herd immunity by the end of the year or early next year, which is not a problem. The production capacity of Chinese vaccines will not become a limiting factor, and the key lies in the national allocation.

II. When is the deadline for free vaccination of COVID-19 vaccine?

The official has not announced the deadline. 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 that needs to be inoculated 21 days apart is 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.

III. Who is not suitable for COVID-19 vaccine?

1. Individuals who are allergic to the active ingredients, any non active ingredients, substances used in the production process of vaccines, or those who have previously been allergic to similar vaccines;

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.