There's an old man at home! The country's health benefits again: since april this year, older persons of age have been provided with several types of vaccines free of charge, at no cost, and have been provided with the full cost of connections and consumables。
It used to cost two hundred and thirty-one per cent of its own, and now the state's finances are paid in full. Don't wait to regret it
I. Declares that these are the two types that are free, all just needed
This one-size-fits-all free vaccine is not a small pilot, but a reality for people in more than 20 provinces across the country. It targets diseases with high incidences and high risk of serious illness among older persons, with a high level of protection and a high value for money。
1. 23-priced pneumococcal sugar vaccine (exclusive 65-85 years)
- who is free of charge: 65 to 85 years of age on the day of the vaccination (on the official identity card, not on the false birthday)。
- what use is it to prevent the 23 most common types of pneumocococcal disease that are resistant to serious diseases such as pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis? Older people have low immunity and are easily hospitalized if infected, and suffer at great cost. The inoculation will significantly reduce the risk of serious illness and hospitalization。
- key message: a life-long injection is usually required for a protection period of more than five years. The original price was $200-300 and is now fully free of charge。
2. Influenza vaccine (60 years and over)
- who is free of charge: persons aged 60 or over。
- what's the point: prevention of seasonal influenza. Influenza for the elderly is not a common cold and is highly susceptible to serious complications such as pneumonia and heartitis。
Key message: 1 call a year (virus mutates). Previously, 100-200 dollars had been spent on its own, and now free of charge。
Two, four core rules: who can fight, how to calculate, and don't spend a penny
1. The age limit is high: the age of the identity card. Pneumonia vaccine is less than 65 or more per day; flu vaccine is 60 per day。
2. Do not restrict the number of persons living in the family home. The elderly, who are dependent on their children, can go to the community for vaccination with an identity card or a residence certificate。
3. True -- completely free: vaccinations, vaccinations, syringes, full financial coverage. No medical insurance, no hidden consumption, no signature。
4. Vaccination time: pneumonia vaccine has been centralized since april and continues until the end of the year; the best vaccination against influenza is in the autumn and winter (september-october) and some parts can make an advance appointment in april。
Iii. Super simple process: bring your id so you can call at home
No complicated procedures. 15 minutes of the whole trip
1. Identity card: the elderly person's identity card (residence permit/residence certificate)。
2. Where to go: community health service centres, township health clinics (nationally designated vaccination points)。
3. How to do this: register a written consent letter requiring medical consultations (perseverally allergic, basic diseases) to be inoculated for 30 minutes。
4. Appointments: call the community for appointments for fear of waiting in queues, with green passage for the elderly in some areas。
Iv. These old people can't fight for a while
In order to be safe, vaccinations are suspended or not possible in the following cases:
- a cold, fever, cough, or acute onset of chronic disease。
- serious allergies and allergy to vaccine components (e. G. Eggs)。
- uncontrolled diseases of the nervous system such as epilepsy and cerebral diseases。
- other cases in which the doctor assessed that they were unfit for vaccination。
Small reminder: there are basic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, which, as long as control is stable, can be combatable, and are more in need of protection。
Five, don't step on the pit! These three faults must be avoided
“older vaccinations are useless and bearable”
It's a big mistake! Old people are less immune, flu, pneumonia are “health killers” and can cause serious illness to be hospitalized. Vaccines are the most cost-effective “health insurance”。
“attempted, 100 per cent diseaseless”
Vaccines are mainly for acute and inpatient care, not 100 per cent of which are not. Even if infected, the symptoms are much lighter and the risk is much lower。
“inadequate quality of free vaccines”
All free vaccines are regular vaccines that are procured by the state in a uniform manner, with rigorous quality tests, and are of exactly the same quality as self-financing, with security guarantees。
Vi. Final summary: 3-word reminders to families
1. Influenza is free over the age of 60 and pneumonia is free between the ages of 65 and 85。
2. Carrying identity cards and going to community health services at no cost。
3. Physical health, freedom from taboos and the need for early protection。
Health is good, and this wave of national welfare should not be missed. It'll take 15 minutes to protect the old man. It'll be better than buying anything
Did your old man get these two free vaccines? Any problems? Let's talk in the comment section
This is based on the updated policy of 2026 of the national health commission, the ministry of finance and the local health commissions on free vaccination for the elderly, which is shared for personal experience and does not represent the official position. There may be minor differences in the age, time and process of vaccination, depending on the local community health service centre or official notification. Before inoculation, please inform the doctor of his state of health and follow his medical instructions。
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