[Q&A] “Abnormal symptoms after corona vaccination, compensation within up to 120 days”

Following AstraZeneca on the 26th and until Pfizer on the 27th, vaccination against the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) in Korea will finally begin. All citizens over the age of 18 are eligible for vaccination, excluding those with acute symptoms of pregnant women and those with suspected corona 19 infection. As vaccination is approaching, the government has also revealed in detail how to compensate for adverse reactions after vaccination on the 24th. The main contents are summarized in Q&A.

-What you must take when you go vaccination.

“What is commonly needed is an identification card. It is important to fill out a precautionary form well at the site. It is important to write down a medical history related to disease or allergy in order to determine whether or not to be vaccinated. On the day after vaccination, excessive activity, alcohol, and sauna are used. It’s better to avoid it.”

-Is there a case where I can’t get it even if I want to get a vaccine?

“Pregnant women, children and adolescents are not recommended because clinical studies on the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine have not yet been released. If you are concerned about severe allergic reactions such as anaphylactic shock to the components of the vaccine, you cannot receive vaccination. Allergic reactions after the first vaccination. If there is, it is better not to do the second vaccination. Even if there is acute illness such as fever on the day of vaccination, the vaccination should be postponed.”

-Can diabetic and hypertensive patients continue to take medicine after vaccination?

“You can eat it. There is no need to stop or change the drug just because you have been vaccinated. The clinical studies included a large number of patients with diabetes and hypertension, but the safety and efficacy indicators were not different. If you take the same drug before and after vaccination for other underlying diseases, you do not need to change it. do.”

-I had liver cancer surgery last month, can I get a vaccine?

“People with chronic diseases are eligible for high-priority vaccination. We estimate that cancer patients are not likely to have a great deal of adverse reactions. The elderly or severe immunity may be less effective, but it is meaningful because it prevents progression to severe immunity.”

-I am an international student who must arrive in May and return in August. The general public is from July, but can’t the second vaccination be done?

-The vaccine supply schedule or vaccination targets have not been confirmed after the second quarter. Because the Janssen vaccine only needs to be vaccinated once, the Janssen vaccine is also being considered if there are special circumstances.”

-Are there any cases of serious adverse reactions in the country where vaccination was first given?

“The most common is pain. The affected area or pain, headache, joint pain, fatigue, etc.. There are not many symptoms, but there are also symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. Vaccines and causality are recognized as severe adverse reactions are anaphylaxis (to the whole body). There is only one (allergy that appears). It usually comes within 30 minutes after vaccination, so it is important to observe it well.

-If there is an adverse reaction after vaccination, will the state compensate?

“Yes. Those who have reported adverse reactions to the public health center can apply for compensation. Within 120 days after the application, compensation will be decided after deliberation by the Vaccination Damage Compensation Committee. The temporary compensation for death is 43739 million won. Coronaviruses 19 For vaccines, the criteria for applying for compensation will be expanded from’over 300,000 won’ to’full amount’.”

-Is there an exception to group ban or self-isolation if I receive a confirmation certificate after vaccination?

“A vaccination certificate is issued to all vaccinations in Korean and English. You can get it at the’Vaccination Helper’ site of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. However, the certificate is not exempt from the quarantine policy. Pregnant women and children who cannot receive vaccinations if they are given benefits are given. ·It may be discrimination against youth, etc. There is no discussion of’vaccine passports’ that are internationally accepted.”

-November group immunity is the goal, how do you check whether group immunity is formed?

“It is not to confirm the formation of antibodies in the entire population. A sample survey of 200 people by vaccine type is conducted. The formation and duration of neutralizing antibodies are examined. The time of formation of population immunity may be delayed due to the mutant virus. Yes. Daily life without a mask can be difficult this year.”

Yu Hwan-gu reporter [email protected]

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