Geochang Vaccination Center Receives 1,170 Doses of COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine

Securing 1st and 2nd Dose Vaccine Supplies for Elderly Facility Workers and Residents

Vaccination Center Receives 1,170 Doses of Pfizer Vaccine [Image Source=Geochang-gun]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam announced on the 13th that one tray (1 tray = 195 vials) of Pfizer vaccine has been delivered to the COVID-19 vaccination center (Geochang-gun Indoor Gymnasium).

The Pfizer vaccine that arrived on this day is enough for 1,170 doses and will be stored in an ultra-low temperature freezer. Starting from the 15th, it will be used for the first and second doses for 560 residents and workers of elderly facilities within Geochang-gun.

The daily vaccination capacity of the COVID-19 Geochang-gun vaccination center is about 600 people, and vaccinations will be administered by distributing appointments in advance to enable smooth visit vaccinations.

Additionally, the Pfizer vaccine will be administered to approximately 7,060 people in total, including about 6,500 elderly aged 75 and over, and about 560 residents and workers of elderly facilities such as elderly residential welfare facilities and short-term care facilities.

Gu In-mo, the mayor of Geochang-gun, said, “We have carefully prepared the vaccination so that elderly people aged 75 and over can receive the vaccine comfortably and safely,” adding, “As vaccinations begin for the elderly who are physically weak and uncomfortable, we will strive to ensure smooth vaccinations through thorough preparations such as registering the list of eligible recipients, managing reservations, monitoring adverse reactions, and establishing transportation measures.”

Geochang-gun has completed preparations including securing personnel such as doctors and nurses at the COVID-19 vaccination center and various auxiliary facilities. They are thoroughly prepared for the entire vaccination process including identity verification, medical interviews, preliminary examination, vaccination, certificate printing, monitoring and waiting for adverse reactions, and emergency response.

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