Changwon Mayor Heo Seong-mu Receives AstraZeneca Vaccine

'To Increase Public Trust Amid Concerns About Vaccines'

Mayor Heo Seong-mu is receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine at Changwon Health Center on the 2nd.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] On the 2nd, Heo Seong-mu, mayor of Changwon City, received the AstraZeneca vaccine at Changwon Health Center.

Although Mayor Heo is not yet eligible for vaccination, he made this decision to increase public trust amid growing concerns about the AstraZeneca vaccine.

The city was the first in Gyeongnam Province to establish a vaccination center, starting joint inspections on February 24 and conducting a joint simulation drill on March 18.

So far, approximately 18,000 people, which is 89% of the 21,000 eligible residents and workers in nursing facilities and hospitals, have received the AstraZeneca vaccine.

The second dose is scheduled to begin in early June, 10 weeks after the first dose.

The vaccination process includes temperature measurement, identity verification, questionnaire completion, preliminary examination, vaccination, and monitoring for adverse reactions.

When selected as a vaccination candidate according to the schedule, individuals will receive detailed guidance on appointment dates and precautions via visits, phone calls, and SNS.

Mayor Heo said, "Securing herd immunity is most important for returning to normal life. I urge citizens to get vaccinated in order when their turn comes."

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