Gyeongnam Reports 751 Adverse Reactions After Vaccination... Vaccination Rate at 86.3%

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jucheol In] Gyeongsangnam-do announced on the 11th that, following the government's recommendation for AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccination for the elderly aged 65 and over, it will begin vaccinating approximately 23,000 residents and workers of nursing hospitals and facilities within this month.

Starting next month, vaccinations will be administered to 650,000 people including residents aged 65 and over, general medical institution and pharmacy workers, and users and staff of home-based elderly welfare facilities. General residents aged 18 and over will begin vaccinations from July.

As of midnight on the 11th, Gyeongnam reported that out of 50,731 eligible individuals, 43,801 have been vaccinated, reaching a vaccination rate of 86.3%. The first quarter vaccination targets included nursing hospital and facility residents and workers under 65, COVID-19 dedicated hospitals and advanced hospitals, and first responders.

So far, 751 adverse reaction reports have been received after vaccination. All were mild symptoms commonly occurring post-vaccination such as fever, fatigue, and nausea.

Shin Jong-woo, Director of the Welfare and Health Bureau, urged, “If allergic symptoms such as hives or rashes appear, or if a high fever above 39 degrees occurs, please visit a medical institution for treatment.”

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