Operation of Geochang-gun COVID-19 Vaccination Consultation Specialized Call Center

"Please Contact the COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center!"

Operation of Vaccination Call Center
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam Province, announced on the 3rd that it will operate a specialized consultation call center starting from the 3rd to address the increasing inquiries about the COVID-19 vaccination, which has been underway since April 15, in order to resolve the residents' questions.

The COVID-19 vaccination call center operates from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and public holidays. It handles detailed guidance on ▲eligible recipients and schedules ▲how to make advance reservations and issuance of vaccination certificates ▲vaccination centers and institutions ▲precautions before and after vaccination and possible adverse reactions.

Additionally, the call center is linked with the Adverse Reaction Management Team at the Geochang-gun Public Health Center to enable prompt response to recipients in case of severe adverse reactions after vaccination.

Gu In-mo, the mayor of Geochang-gun, said, “Operating the COVID-19 vaccination call center will help resolve residents' questions about vaccination and provide quick and accurate information. Since it is operated to promote safe vaccination, we ask for your great interest.”

The county has deployed emergency medical personnel including two nurses and one paramedic, as well as a 119 ambulance, at the COVID-19 vaccination center to prepare for emergencies that may occur among Pfizer vaccine recipients aged 75 and older.

In particular, a response system has been established to promptly transport patients with adverse reactions to designated emergency medical institutions such as Seogyeong Hospital and Geochang Red Cross Hospital, ensuring safe vaccination is carried out.

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