Seongdong-gu COVID-19 Vaccination Consent Rate Surpasses 82% for Seniors Aged 75 and Older

As of March 29, 15,818 out of 19,170 people agreed to vaccination, showing positive expectations for vaccines to return to daily life... Operation of 5 dedicated shuttles for vaccination and friendly staff guidance ensure safety and care from start to finish... Vaccination begins April 1, ready to operate Seoul's first vaccine prevention center, the first step toward residents' daily recovery

On March 24th, at the Seongdong-gu Office Vaccination Center where Pfizer vaccines were delivered, Jung Won-oh, the mayor of Seongdong-gu, pharmacists from Seoul National University Hospital, and public health center officials were having a discussion.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jung Won-oh) announced that the consent rate for COVID-19 vaccination among seniors aged 75 and older, starting April 1, has exceeded 82% within ten days of application acceptance.

This figure far surpasses the expected rate of 70%.

Before the full operation of the 'Seoul's First Vaccination Center' located on the 3rd floor of Seongdong-gu Office starting April 1, the district began accepting vaccination consent applications from seniors aged 75 and older on March 20.

For the convenience of the elderly, community leaders in each neighborhood visited senior households directly to deliver vaccination consent forms, information leaflets, and preliminary examination forms, obtaining consent; applications were also accepted at local community service centers.

As of 6 PM on March 29, out of a total of 19,170 seniors aged 75 and older residing in Seongdong-gu, 15,818 (82.51%) have consented to vaccination.

Responding to the positive expectations for returning to daily life through vaccination, the district will operate a total of five shuttle buses in preparation for the seniors' full-scale vaccination.

Divided into four zones, the shuttles will run from 8 AM to 5 PM on weekdays, transporting seniors between designated locations in each neighborhood and the district vaccination center to ensure convenient access.

Additionally, for visitors coming for vaccination, the district has cleaned the exterior walls of the office building, repainted sidewalks and the underground parking lot, and staff at designated locations will provide friendly and attentive guidance to welcome residents.

Having completed all operational preparations, the Seongdong-gu Office Vaccination Center, now fully operational, serves as the standard for all vaccination centers across Seoul's autonomous districts. It is the nation's first specialized operation model where Seoul National University Hospital is fully responsible for vaccination duties at the center.

On March 24, Pfizer vaccines were delivered to the Seongdong-gu Office Vaccination Center and were immediately and safely stored in an ultra-low temperature freezer at minus 75 degrees Celsius under strict supervision by medical staff from Seoul National University Hospital, Seongdong-gu officials, military personnel, and police. The center is now ready to vaccinate approximately 500 people daily.

Jung Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, stated, “We have done our best to prepare the vaccination center for residents who have waited a long time for the vaccine,” and added, “We will operate the vaccination center with even greater care to ensure that all residents can receive their vaccinations safely.”

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