[Pick Q&A] My child who has already got the flu vaccine, is it okay?

The national flu free vaccination business was suddenly stopped, with interest in flu vaccines higher than ever due to the corona crisis.

The flu vaccine, which has been a problem this time, is the amount of 5 million people who were initially trying to get free vaccinations for 2.43 million teenagers aged 13-18 from yesterday (22nd).

However, children under the age of 9 from 6 months of age were already getting free flu vaccines from the 8th.

Children at this age should get two flu vaccines.

So, parents who have already completed the first vaccination are worried.

In [Pick Q&A], we will summarize what the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed regarding the temporary suspension of this free flu vaccination.

Q. Is the vaccine okay before yesterday's announcement of stopping vaccination?

A. The children's flu vaccination, which started on the 8th, was delivered through a separate supply channel and company, not the new drug that was a problem this time, and there was no problem in the process, the health authorities said.

It is estimated that about 118,000 children have already been vaccinated, and it has been confirmed that no new drugs were involved in the vaccines these children received.

Shinsung Pharm, which was the first to obtain a national vaccine distribution order, was in charge of supplying the volume to the targets aged 13-18 or older.

A problem occurred when the vaccine was exposed to room temperature while the distribution company entrusted by Shinsung Pharmaceutical did not properly observe the refrigerated delivery rules.

A. The World Health Organization recommends an interval of at least 4 weeks.

Even if the vaccination is delayed by about two weeks, there is no problem with the vaccination effect, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explained.

It is a problem if the interval is shortened, but it is said that there is no big problem with the effectiveness of the vaccine if it is delayed by a certain amount.

A. Experts say that the protein content may decrease the inoculation effect, but it is not known whether it is dangerous to the human body.

A. The total supply of Shinsung Pharmaceutical, which was contracted with the government for the first time this year, is 12.59 million doses (for one dose), of which about 5 million doses became a problem in the supply process.

In order to prevent the remaining 7 million doses from being mixed and used in the field, the health authorities decided to stop supply.

A. The health authorities plan to conduct a sample investigation for the next two weeks, taking into account the trials and vaccine manufacturers that have been supplied with the vaccine.

As a result of the quality test, it is expected that the vaccination business will be resumed immediately when it is concluded that there is no problem with the quality of the vaccine.

The free vaccination of the national flu vaccine last year started on October 15th.

This year, considering the corona crisis, etc., it is about a month earlier than last year.

The health authorities have said they will try to deal with the situation early so that there will be no disruption in the vaccination business.

A. Paid vaccinations for the general public have also been delivered through separate procurement channels and companies, so paid vaccinations have not been stopped.

From the age of 19 to 61, the public can get the vaccine at their own expense, and the paid vaccine can be taken at any time because no new drugs are involved.

The national flu vaccine is eligible for free vaccination from 6 months to 9 years of age, pregnant women, and elderly people over 62.

This is'News Pick'.