Can I get the hepatitis B vaccine during the epidemic? How to get the hepatitis B vaccine during the epidemic

We all know that the hepatitis B vaccine is a relatively important vaccine. It can effectively prevent hepatitis B and plays a very good preventive role. Many people will get the hepatitis B vaccine, especially children. So can we get the hepatitis B vaccine during the epidemic? Let's take a closer look!

Can I get the hepatitis B vaccine during the epidemic?

Babies can be vaccinated against hepatitis B during the epidemic. The first dose of hepatitis B vaccine for newborns should be given in a timely manner in a midwifery institution in accordance with the national immunization program.

Newborns who have not been vaccinated in time due to special reasons should be vaccinated as soon as possible when their clinical signs are stable. The second and third doses of hepatitis B vaccine for newborns born to mothers with positive hepatitis B surface antigen should be administered as soon as possible.

During the epidemic, make an appointment by phone (contact information on the vaccination booklet) or online for the vaccination clinic you are going to, and proactively inform the recipient of the recent travel history. Go to the vaccination during the appointment time and try to minimize the time you stay at the vaccination site.

When seeking medical treatment, you should choose to go to the nearest community health service center/township health center with a dog bite clinic and a vaccination clinic with a small number of outpatients.

How to get the hepatitis B vaccine during the epidemic

1. Make an appointment by phone

Parents of children who fall into this group can choose an immunization clinic that provides services based on the area where their family lives, make an appointment by phone through the published phone number, and cooperate with relevant staff to complete information registration.

2. Provide supporting documents

After completing the telephone appointment, parents need to prepare the following materials:

① Scanned or copied ID cards of the parents of the vaccinated child

② Proof of mother's HBsAg positive test result (relevant test result or diagnosis certificate)

③ Child’s birth certificate

④ A scanned copy or photo of the hepatitis B vaccination record on the child’s vaccination certificate

After the above materials are prepared, send them to the designated email address of the vaccination clinic.

3. Wait for review and notification

The vaccination clinic will review the materials and once confirmation is made, will notify the parents of the specific vaccination time by phone.

4. On-site vaccination

After the appointment is successful, parents must take their children to the scheduled vaccination clinic for vaccination and cooperate in the following:

① Wear a mask properly

② Only one family member is allowed to accompany each child for vaccination

③ Patients are not allowed to enter the clinic before the appointment time.

④ Before entering the vaccination clinic, you must first cooperate with the staff to verify your identity, take your temperature on site, and perform hand hygiene disinfection before you can get vaccinated

Where to get hepatitis B vaccine during the epidemic

Vaccination hospitals are different in different places. For specific details, please consult local relevant hospitals and institutions.

It is recommended that parents pay attention to the work dynamics of the local vaccination clinic and communicate with the vaccination doctor about the specific situation of the child. It is recommended to make separate appointments and disperse the vaccination. The first dose of hepatitis B vaccine and BCG vaccine for newborns should be administered promptly at the midwifery institution in accordance with the national immunization program. If the mother is hepatitis B surface antigen positive, it is recommended that the second and third doses of hepatitis B vaccine for the newborn be administered promptly after making an appointment with the vaccination unit. Vaccines for post-exposure prevention such as rabies and tetanus must be administered promptly in accordance with the vaccination program.

If a community-transmitted epidemic occurs in your community, you can suspend vaccinations other than the four vaccines mentioned above, and pay attention to making up for the vaccinations as soon as possible after the epidemic in your community ends. If there is no community-transmitted epidemic in your community, you can choose to be vaccinated according to the specific requirements of the local health administrative department or disease control agency, as well as the schedule of the vaccination unit. When you go to get vaccinated, you still have to remember to protect your parents and children, wear masks, try not to touch items in the hospital, pay attention to hand hygiene, avoid rubbing your eyes, nose and mouth with your hands, and clean your hands in time.

How to protect yourself from hepatitis B vaccine during the epidemic

1. Before going, you can consult the vaccination clinic to confirm whether it is open normally, whether your baby is suitable for vaccination, etc., and try to avoid peak travel times.

2. Confirm your baby's health condition. If your baby has a body temperature ≥37.3℃, severe eczema or other discomfort, please do not go for vaccination and make another appointment.

3. During the epidemic, in order to minimize the risk of infection for infants, a relatively fixed caregiver can be used. Parents of infants should try not to go out, wear masks, and avoid sneezing and exhaling towards their children. When going to the vaccination site, the accompanying parents and babies should take personal protection measures. Parents can wear disposable medical masks, but younger infants and young children cannot wear masks because wearing masks can easily cause suffocation in infants and young children.

4. Try to walk or take a private car to the vaccination site and avoid taking public transportation.

5. Accompanying parents and babies must have their temperature measured when entering the vaccination clinic and truthfully provide feedback on their health conditions.

6. In the vaccination clinic, you should maintain an appropriate distance from other babies and parents, at least 1 meter.

7. Keep your hands clean and wash your hands frequently. Parents should keep their own hands clean and prevent their babies from touching other things as much as possible. They should also prevent their babies from touching or rubbing their mouths, noses, eyes and other parts with unclean hands. They can carry hand-free disinfection products with them (for use when there are no hand washing facilities).

8. Pay attention to keeping your baby warm. Dress your baby as soon as possible after the vaccination to avoid catching a cold.

9. After vaccination, stay in the observation area or an area with fewer people for 30 minutes.

10. Wash your hands and change your clothes immediately after returning home, and pay close attention to your baby's physical condition. If your baby feels unwell, call the vaccination clinic for consultation in time.