Gyeongbuk Provincial Office of Education to Begin COVID-19 Vaccinations for 30,445 High School Seniors and Staff from the 19th

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] The Gyeongbuk Provincial Office of Education announced on the 17th that it will conduct COVID-19 vaccination for 3rd-year high school students and high school faculty and staff starting from the 19th.

At 24 vaccination centers in the Gyeongbuk area, the first dose of vaccination will be administered from the 19th to the 30th, and the second dose will be completed from August 9th to 20th. The total number of vaccination targets is 34,445, including 23,507 3rd-year high school students and 10,938 high school faculty and staff.

Individuals must bring their ID cards when getting vaccinated. For minors, the vaccination consent form and preliminary examination form distributed in advance must be completed together with a guardian the day before vaccination and brought on the day of vaccination.

Students who are not feeling well on the day of vaccination can postpone their vaccination. After vaccination, they should be observed for 15 to 30 minutes within the vaccination facility for any adverse reactions before going home.

Superintendent Jong-sik Lim said, "I hope that the first and second vaccinations proceed smoothly so that students and faculty can have a safer and healthier school life amid the COVID-19 situation."

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