2023-09-21 22:41:29
The flu starts in October… Shingles vaccine for people over 50 years old
Most infectious diseases that are prevalent during seasonal changes have preventive vaccines, so it is important not to miss the vaccination period (Photo = Clip Art Korea).
The change of seasons came before my body could recover from the scorching heat. A period in which one becomes vulnerable to various infectious diseases due to rapid changes in body temperature due to a weakened immune system.am. To welcome a healthy fall, we looked into five preventive vaccines that our family must take during the change of seasons.
■Influenza (flu) vaccine… October is my favorite
This year, the flu is spreading until mid-summer, so many people are wondering if they should get vaccinated earlier than usual. but If you get it too early, the vaccine may be less effective during the flu season.is the explanation. Professor Kim Woo-joo of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Korea University Guro Hospital said, “In Korea, the flu is usually prevalent from December to April of the following year. Considering that antibodies are formed two weeks after vaccination and the effect remains for six months, Vaccination starting in October“It’s good to do it,” he explained.
People subject to national vaccination ▲Children (6 months to 13 years old) ▲Pregnant women ▲For those over 65 years old, check the free vaccination period (refer to the table) and get vaccinated within it.Just do it.
Recently, a highly immunogenic flu vaccine (a vaccine that strengthens the immune response) has also appeared for people over 65 years of age, for whom the effectiveness of the general flu vaccine is relatively low due to immune aging. Professor Kim Woo-joo said, “Among the elderly, such as the very elderly and those with chronic diseases, it can be considered especially for those with low immunity, but the cost is high, so if there are no health problems, it is sufficient to receive the government-supported quadrivalent vaccine.“Do it,” he advised.
■COVID-19 vaccine… Vaccination recommended for high-risk groups
Winter COVID-19 vaccinations will begin in earnest starting next month. Especially starting this year, you only need to get it once a year. Those recommended for vaccination are high-risk groups such as those aged 65 years or older and those with weakened immune systems.. but Free vaccination for anyone over 12 years of agecan do.
Professor Kim Nam-joong of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Seoul National University Hospital said, “Even if the COVID-19 virus mutates, Because the vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing illness and death is maintained, there is still a great need for vaccination in high-risk groups.“He emphasized.
Simultaneous vaccination with flu vaccine is also possible.do. Professor Jeong Woo-yong of the Department of Infectious Diseases at National Health Insurance Ilsan Hospital said, “However, the immune response may be strong. Inoculate each arm after consultation with your doctor.“We must do it,” he urged.
■Pneumococcal vaccine… Vaccination for both children and adults
Pneumococcus is prevalent from September to October to April to May of the following year. Pneumococci cause not only pneumonia but also meningitis and acute otitis media, so both children and adults need special attention.do.
Pneumococcal vaccine available in Korea ▲10-valent vaccine ▲13-valent vaccine ▲23-valent vaccineam. Children aged 2 to 59 months are subject to national vaccination and can receive free 10-valent and 13-valent vaccines. They are administered four times in total, once each at 2, 4, 6, and 12 to 15 months of age.
Adults are vaccinated with 13-valent and 23-valent vaccines. Among these, the 23-valent vaccine is a government-supported vaccine, and those over 65 years of age who have not yet been vaccinated can receive one dose for free. If you were vaccinated before age 65, you will receive another dose 5 years later. People over 65 years of age with chronic diseases who have no vaccination experience are recommended to receive the 23-valent vaccine one year after receiving the 13-valent vaccine. According to the Korean Society of Infectious Diseases When sequentially vaccinated with the 13-valent and 23-valent vaccines, a wider range of serotypes can be prevented and an immune enhancement response (booster effect) can also be obtained.
■Shingles vaccine… Vaccination recommended for ages 50 and older
Shingles occurs when the varicella-zoster virus, which was dormant in the ganglia after contracting chickenpox as a child, takes advantage of a weakened immune system and reactivates.
Professor Sunyoung Cho of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Samsung Seoul Hospital said, “The shingles vaccine is not included in the national vaccination plan, so there is a cost burden. The pain is severe enough to be comparable to childbirth and neuralgia can remain as an aftereffect, so middle-aged people over 50 years of age who are vulnerable to shingles should be vaccinated.“It’s good to do it,” he said.
There are two types: a live vaccine administered once and a killed vaccine (gene recombinant) administered twice at two-month intervals. The recently introduced killed vaccine has been confirmed to be more than 90% effective in preventing the disease through clinical trials.
■Japanese encephalitis vaccine… Vaccination required when traveling to countries with epidemics
The little red house mosquito, the carrier of Japanese encephalitis, is rampant until October. High-risk children and adults require vaccination.do. There are two types, inactivated vaccine and live attenuated vaccine, and children aged 12 months to 12 years old can be vaccinated free of charge as part of the national vaccination program.
Adult high-risk groups that require vaccination include: ▲elderly people ▲people planning to travel to countries where Japanese encephalitis is prevalent (Japan, China, Taiwan, India, Singapore, Australia, etc.) ▲people planning to stay in rural areas for more than 30 days ▲residents near livestock farms.
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