The truth: Elderly people have aging organ functions and are less likely to tolerate the hypoxia and inflammation associated with infection with the new coronavirus, which often leads to organ failure and even death. According to recent data from the Hong Kong epidemic, the risk of death from infection with Omicron in people over 60 years old is 252 times higher than that of people under 30 years old. The reaction of the elderly to vaccination is not heavier than that of young people, most of them will not feel uncomfortable, and the doctor will confirm the medical history during the vaccination, and they will stay for observation after the injection, so the safety is guaranteed. Therefore, for the elderly who have no contraindications to the vaccine, the advantages of receiving the new crown vaccine far outweigh the disadvantages.
Source: Science Disinformation
Reviewers (in alphabetical order):
Zhang Yu, researcher, M.D., M.P.H., Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Chen Rui, Institute of Communication Psychology, School of Journalism, Communication University of China (CMU). Associate Professor
Mei Xue Deputy Director of Emergency Department, Chaoyang Hospital, Beijing