Shanghai launches inhalation vaccination booster for the new crown, who is suitable? See the authoritative answer

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On October 25, Shanghai launched the registration for booster immunization with recombinant neocoronavirus vaccine (adenovirus vector type 5) for inhalation, and the booster immunization will start from October 26. Do I need to pay for this vaccine? Which groups of people are not suitable for vaccination? Do I need to receive the inhalation vaccine again after receiving three doses? In response to the concerns of the public, the Municipal Health Commission answered ↓ one by one

Q: Is there a group of people who are not suitable for this vaccine?

A: The vaccine is contraindicated for the following.

(1) Those who are allergic to the active ingredients, any of the inactive ingredients, or substances used in the production process of this product, or those who have developed allergy when receiving similar vaccines before.

(2) Persons who have had a severe allergic reaction to the vaccine in the past (e.g., acute allergic reaction, angioneurotic edema, respiratory distress, etc.).

(3) Those with uncontrolled epilepsy and other progressive neurological diseases, and those with a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome.

(4) Persons with ongoing fever, or acute illness, or acute exacerbation of chronic illness, or uncontrolled severe chronic illness.

(5) Women during pregnancy.

Q: Can I be vaccinated during pregnancy preparation?

A: In case of pregnancy after vaccination or in case of unknown pregnancy, based on the understanding of the safety of the above vaccine, special medical measures (e.g., termination of pregnancy) are not recommended solely due to the vaccination with the new coronavirus vaccine, and good pregnancy examination and follow-up are recommended.

For women who are planning to become pregnant, there is no need to delay pregnancy plans just because of the neo-coronavirus vaccination.

Q: Can I get the flu vaccine after I have received it, and if not how long should I wait between vaccinations?

A: According to the Technical Guideline for Vaccination against New Coronavirus (First Edition), the interval between vaccination with other vaccines, including influenza, and vaccination against new coronavirus should be greater than 14 days. When rabies vaccine, tetanus vaccine, or immunoglobulin is required for reasons such as animal injury or trauma, the interval between vaccination and NIV vaccination may be disregarded.

Q: Do I need to pay for this vaccine?

A: The vaccination is free for Shanghai residents at this stage. Expatriates, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan compatriots in Shanghai who have received a booster dose of recombinant neocoronavirus vaccine (adenovirus vector type 5) for inhalation will continue to be immunized in accordance with the previous booster vaccination policy.

Q: How long do I have to wait after the third dose before I can receive the inhalation vaccine?

A: According to the relevant vaccination work guidelines, citizens are currently required to receive only one dose of homologous booster immunization or sequential booster immunization.

Q: Can I receive the inhalation vaccine if I have only had two doses?

A: At this stage, people who have received the inactivated vaccine produced by Sinopharm China Biotechnology Company Limited, Beijing Institute of Biological Products Limited, Sinopharm China Biotechnology Company Limited, Wuhan Institute of Biological Products Limited, Beijing Kexing Zhongwei Biotechnology Company Limited and the myeloablative recombinant New Crown vaccine (type 5 adenovirus vector) produced by Kangxinuo Biological Co. People aged 18 years and above who have reached the age of 6 months can choose to receive one booster dose of recombinant neocrown virus vaccine (type 5 adenovirus vector) for inhalation.

Q: Do I need to receive the inhaled vaccine again after receiving three doses?

A: According to the relevant vaccination guidelines, those who have completed the booster immunization will not receive further booster immunization at this stage.