【中新健康】我国儿童肺炎链球菌疫苗接种率低，价格因素成主因？
中国医学科学院北京协和医学院群医学及公共卫生学院执行副院长冯录召在一场研讨会上透露，当前我国儿童肺炎链球菌疫苗的接种率较低，主要原因是疫苗价格问题。调研结果显示，家长们对于支付四剂次疫苗的价格，愿意承担的中位数为884元，这一数字远低于当前的市场定价。
肺炎链球菌疫苗对于儿童健康至关重要，能够有效预防由肺炎链球菌引起的严重疾病，包括肺炎、脑膜炎、败血症等。然而，高昂的疫苗价格成为了许多家庭接种疫苗的主要障碍。冯录召指出，通过提升疫苗可及性和降低价格，可以显著提高儿童的疫苗接种率，从而减少相关疾病的发病率和死亡率。
对此，公共卫生领域专家呼吁政府、医疗机构以及疫苗生产商共同努力，采取措施降低疫苗成本，同时优化疫苗的供应和接种流程，确保疫苗能够覆盖到更多需要的家庭。此外，通过增加公共卫生投入，提供更多的补贴和优惠政策，也能有效减轻家长的经济负担，促进疫苗接种的普及。
此次研讨会强调了提高疫苗接种率的重要性，不仅能够保护儿童免受疾病侵袭，也是构建健康社会、提升全民健康水平的关键举措。各方应积极行动，共同努力，为儿童健康筑起坚实的防护墙。
英语如下：
Title: “Low Rates of Pneumococcal Vaccination in Children: Price the Main Culprit?”
Keywords: Children’s vaccine, vaccination rate, price
News Content: [China New Health] Low Pneumococcal Vaccine Vaccination Rates in Children: Price the Main Factor?
At a conference, Executive Deputy Dean Feng Lucao of the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, revealed that the vaccination rate for pneumococcal vaccine in children in China is relatively low, with the primary reason being the issue of vaccine pricing. A survey found that parents are willing to pay a median of 884 yuan for four doses of the vaccine, a figure significantly lower than the current market price.
The pneumococcal vaccine is crucial for children’s health, providing effective prevention against severe diseases caused by pneumococcal bacteria, including pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. However, the high cost of the vaccine has become a major barrier for many families in getting their children vaccinated. Feng Lucao pointed out that by enhancing vaccine accessibility and reducing costs, there can be a significant increase in vaccination rates among children, leading to a reduction in the incidence and mortality of related diseases.
In response, public health experts have called for joint efforts from the government, healthcare institutions, and vaccine manufacturers to reduce vaccine costs, optimize vaccine supply and administration processes, and ensure that vaccines reach more families in need. Moreover, by increasing public health investments and offering more subsidies and favorable policies, the financial burden on parents can be effectively alleviated, promoting the widespread use of vaccines.
This conference emphasized the importance of increasing vaccination rates not only to protect children from diseases but also as a key measure in building a healthy society and enhancing the overall health of the population. All parties should take proactive actions and work together to erect a strong protective barrier for children’s health.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/life/2024/07-10/10249269.shtml
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