Can a person with a history of pollen allergy be vaccinated against the new coronavirus? Chinese disease control experts responded

　　China News Service, April 6th. On the afternoon of the 6th, the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council held a press conference on the strict and earnest efforts to prevent and control the epidemic.

At the meeting, Wang Huaqing, chief expert of the immunization program of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, pointed out that having a history of pollen allergy is not a taboo to receive the new coronavirus vaccine, and it should be vaccinated as soon as possible.

　　Wang Huaqing said that when the flowers bloomed in spring, some people with a history of hay fever allergies began to develop symptoms, including itchy eyes, sneezing, coughing, and severe asthma complications. There are some measures to prevent hay fever allergies. occur, including wearing a mask and staying away from pollen environments.

If you are experiencing a pollen allergy, you can also take some medicines to relieve symptoms.

　　When it comes to the new crown vaccine, there are mainly five contraindications, which are not contraindications to vaccination for people with pollen allergies.

There are three situations in which you cannot get vaccinated if you have allergies.

One is that those who have been allergic to a certain technical route of the new coronavirus vaccine in the past cannot be vaccinated; the second is that they are allergic to certain components of the new coronavirus vaccine that has been vaccinated in the past; Can't get vaccinated either.

　　Wang Huaqing said that it needs to be emphasized that when vaccinating, if you are in an acute attack of pollen allergy, especially if you have severe complications, it is recommended to delay the vaccination of the new coronavirus.

In addition, we have always emphasized that after vaccination, we should observe the scene for 30 minutes, and the purpose is also to take measures to treat acute allergies and severe reactions in time.

　　Wang Huaqing said that vaccination is the best way to prevent new crowns, prevent severe illness, and prevent death. Those with a history of pollen allergies who can be vaccinated should be vaccinated as soon as possible, and those who have not been strengthened to meet the requirements for vaccination should be strengthened as soon as possible.