Seongbuk-gu Conducts Simulation Drill Ahead of Vaccination Center Opening on April 1

District, seniors aged 75 and over, nursing home residents and workers fully prepare for vaccination... 'Seongbuk-gu COVID-19 Vaccination Center' to open at Seongbuk-gu Office on April 1

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seongbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Seung-ro) is making every effort to prepare for the opening of the 'Seongbuk-gu COVID-19 Vaccination Center' ahead of the COVID-19 vaccination, which will be officially launched on April 1, starting with seniors aged 75 and older, as well as residents and workers of elderly care facilities.

The Seongbuk-gu Vaccination Center is one of the first vaccination centers to open in Seoul on April 1, covering Seongbuk-gu and six other districts (among Seoul's autonomous districts). Considering convenience for the elderly and disabled, as well as transportation accessibility, it has been established on the 4th floor of Seongbuk Art Hall within the Seongbuk-gu Office.

Since the Pfizer vaccine will be used for the vaccination, the district has installed an ultra-low temperature freezer for vaccine storage and completed qualification inspections. The vaccination flow, including the completion of medical questionnaires, has been systematically arranged from the first-floor entrance of the district office to ensure smooth operation.

Furthermore, ahead of the full-scale vaccination, on the 25th, Seongbuk-gu conducted a comprehensive simulation drill involving medical staff, administrative personnel, and paramedics to cover everything from vaccine preparation to monitoring adverse reactions immediately after vaccination. This was done to ensure no errors occur and to promote the successful operation of the vaccination center.

Meanwhile, to ensure the smooth progress of vaccinations for approximately 33,000 local seniors aged 75 and older (born on or before December 31, 1946), community center staff and neighborhood leaders are visiting the target individuals directly to provide vaccination guidance and explain related procedures such as consent for personal information use, making every effort to avoid any issues with appointment registration.

Mayor Lee Seung-ro stated, “All Seongbuk-gu employees are united and putting forth their full effort to ensure the stable promotion of vaccination, which is the first step toward restoring daily life. We will do our best to make the Seongbuk-gu Vaccination Center a driving force that enables all residents to safely receive the vaccine and achieve herd immunity.”

He also urged, “We ask all residents not to hesitate and to actively participate in vaccination when their turn comes, for the sake of restoring daily life with family and neighbors.”

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