What does 8- vaccine mean?

Eight-vaccine refers to the vaccine that can simultaneously prevent eight diseases such as whooping cough, diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, influenza B virus, influenza A H 1N 1 subtype, influenza A H3N2 subtype and pneumococcus. Its name is "DTP and Yikang Eight-valent Combined Vaccine", which is independently developed and produced in China. 20 19 went on the market, which is considered as a significant progress in children's vaccination.

1, why do you need 8 vaccines?

Traditional vaccine is aimed at one or several viruses or bacteria, while 8- vaccine is a combination of multiple prevention, which reduces the number of vaccinations and the adverse reactions caused by vaccination. In addition, due to the wider coverage of vaccines, it can effectively prevent cross-infection of diseases involved in various vaccines and improve the immunity and overall resistance of vaccinators.

2, 8 vaccination targets

Eight vaccines are mainly used to protect children and are suitable for children from 2 months to 4 years old. In addition, for adults who have not been vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, poliomyelitis, pneumococcus, etc. They can also be vaccinated with 8 kinds of vaccines to improve their immunity.

3, 8 vaccination methods and matters needing attention

The method and time for children to receive 8- vaccine should be adjusted according to their age. Under normal circumstances, infants from 2 months to 6 months need to be vaccinated with 3 doses of vaccine, each dose being 4 weeks apart; Children from 7 months to 35 months need to be vaccinated with 2 doses of vaccine, each dose being 6 months apart. Adults need to follow the doctor's advice to get 8 doses of vaccine. Usually 2-3 doses of vaccine are needed, and each dose is 4-8 weeks apart.

Before vaccination, be sure to tell the doctor whether the child or adult has certain diseases or allergic symptoms. After vaccination, pay attention to the physical reaction of children or adults, and tell the doctor in time if there are adverse reactions after vaccination.

Advantages and disadvantages of vaccines No.4 and No.8

Advantages: covering various diseases, reducing vaccination times, reducing adverse reactions, and improving immunity and resistance.

Disadvantages: It requires certain technical difficulty and cost investment, and it also faces some security risks, which requires continuous monitoring and evaluation.

abstract

Eight-vaccine is a vaccine that can prevent eight diseases at the same time, such as whooping cough, diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, influenza B virus, influenza A H 1N 1 subtype, influenza A H3N2 subtype and pneumococcus. Its vaccination targets are mainly children from 2 months to 4 years old and adults who need to improve their immunity. Inoculation of 8- vaccine can reduce the adverse reactions caused by inoculation and improve the immunity and overall resistance of the vaccinators. At the same time, 8- vaccine also has some shortcomings, which need continuous monitoring and evaluation to ensure its safety and effectiveness.