The headlines that have taken over social media for the past two days all revolve around the Changsheng Bio-tech vaccine incident.
As more and more truths are being exposed, parents are frantically checking their children’s vaccination records, and public opinion is in an uproar. Looking at the developments since last weekend, this is no longer just a problem with a single company; it has risen to the level of the entire vaccine industry and even concerns regulatory oversight.
Data proves that vaccines are one of humanity's greatest achievements
Speaking of vaccination, it is indispensable for every child! Giving up vaccination due to fears of risks absolutely results in risks far greater than not vaccinating at all.
Currently, the reason the country can keep the incidence rates of diphtheria, pertussis, and neonatal tetanus at low levels is thanks to extremely high vaccination rates. Moreover, the vast majority of vaccines are very safe. Monitoring data from the National Medical Products Administration shows that since 2008, the national drug inspection plan has sampled a total of 944 batches of vaccine products, with a pass rate of 99.6%.
Countless data also prove that vaccines are one of the greatest achievements in public health! For example, by inoculating against cowpox, humanity eradicated smallpox for the first time; another example is that through the hepatitis B vaccine, the carrier rate of the hepatitis B virus in our country's population under 5 years old has been reduced from the original 10% to less than 1%; vaccinations save 2-3 million lives globally every year.
Since we are still in a development stage, we believe the future will be better and better! In order to resolve these problems as early as possible, WorldWay below lists some management methods for vaccines in developed countries to see how others are doing it! We will learn from the good practices and discard the bad, and we hope China will become better and better!
Let us take a look at what foreign experiences we can learn from!
Canada: All vaccines can be tracked
Once a vaccine has quality issues, the first thing to do is recall it. In this regard, Canada's unique "National Networked Medical Database" plays a powerful role, which can not only be accurate and fast, but also ensure not a single dose is missed.
Canada's "National Networked Medical Database" records three types of content: full information on inpatients, outpatients, and patients purchasing prescription drugs. Since every Canadian (including permanent residents who are not citizens) has a unique medical card number, any medical record can clearly identify the time, place, and responsible party, and cannot be altered or deleted. This includes when and where you received which vaccine, all of which can be clearly checked.
Germany: Storage and transport are like transporting chemical weapons
After vaccines are produced, they enter the storage and transport phase. To ensure the safety of vaccines, Germany uses equipment similar to that used for transporting "chemical weapons" — a "vaccine cold chain."
The vaccine cold chain refers to the cold storage facilities and equipment equipped to ensure the quality of vaccines during the process from production companies to vaccination units.German special vaccine transport vehicles are made of special materials with good light-shielding and sealing properties, except for the driver's cab, and each vehicle has features such as heat, static, and radiation protection. At the same time, each vehicle is equipped with two armed security personnel, and its security level can be compared to that of military vehicles transporting "chemical and nuclear weapons."
UK: Only 7 manufacturers for production approval
The UK strictly controls the qualifications of vaccine manufacturers. There are 64 members registered in the British pharmaceutical industry association, and only 7 of them have obtained the vaccine manufacturer qualification from the UK Department of Health.
Since the UK Department of Health is the sole buyer, it has a great say in negotiations with vaccine manufacturers, and the contracted prices are far lower than the market prices announced by manufacturers. The powerful pricing capability of the UK Department of Health has made vaccine production profits thinner, causing many companies to exit the field.
Japan: Compensation mechanism, apply and you will get compensated
Japan has established health centers in various places. Once a vaccine recipient experiences side effects, they can report it to the nearest health center and obtain economic compensation in accordance with the law.
Japanese law stipulates that if sequelae after vaccination result in hospitalization, medical expenses plus a certain subsidy can be applied for. The above system is very simple to operate. As long as the person makes an application, it can be directly reviewed by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, and a notification of whether compensation can be obtained can be received within a few days.
USA: Legislation to protect "no-fault" compensation
The United States has a National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP), which compensates individuals for injuries caused by vaccines. This compensation is based on a "no-fault" principle.
The so-called no-fault means that the person claiming compensation does not need to prove that their injury was caused by the negligence of a medical institution or a vaccine manufacturer. The NVICP covers all routine recommended vaccines for children, and the compensation scheme is based on the Vaccine Injury Table, which summarizes the adverse reactions caused by vaccines. This table was determined by a panel of medical experts based on discussions of medical literature. The United States established a vaccine relief fund based on this list, and the fund comes from taxes levied on vaccines included in the Vaccine Injury Table.
With the vaccine incident unfolding, many netizens have started asking about imported vaccines in their friend circles! Before the influence of this incident ends, for the sake of children's health, expensive imported vaccines are also a consideration for many parents. For example, choosing internationally authoritative institutions or traveling abroad to Europe or the United States for vaccinations might be a good option.
To this day, vaccines remain the most favorable weapon for humanity to combat infectious diseases. Only when enough people are vaccinated can a widespread, powerful defense be formed! As one rational netizen said well:In the face of uncontrollable accidents, be a person with ideas, wisdom, and foresight; this is the only way to better protect those around you!
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