Gwangju Seo-gu Health Center "Please Report Adverse Reactions After Vaccination"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Seo Dae-seok) announced on the 15th that if any adverse reactions occur after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, individuals should immediately seek medical treatment at a hospital and report it.

Recently, as the number of vaccine recipients has increased, reports of adverse reactions have also been on the rise.

Most of the reported symptoms include pain or swelling at the injection site, redness, fever, and muscle pain, which can occur as part of the normal immune response process. These symptoms usually disappear within 3 to 4 days.

However, if symptoms such as a high fever above 39 degrees Celsius, allergic reactions (hives, rash, swelling of the face or hands), or adverse reactions that interfere with daily life appear after vaccination, it is recommended to visit a nearby medical institution for treatment.

If a patient visits a hospital due to an adverse reaction, the attending physician can report it to the local health center via the COVID-19 Vaccination Management System or fax, and it can also be reported through the Vaccination Helper website after vaccination.

Seo-gu Health Center continuously monitors reported adverse reactions, and in cases of intensive care unit admission, life-threatening conditions, death, or thrombocytopenic thrombosis, the case is classified as a severe adverse reaction and a preliminary investigation is conducted.

In addition, through management of reported adverse reaction cases, medical guidance and telephone consultations are provided according to symptoms.

A representative of Seo-gu Health Center stated, “Please be sure to disclose your vaccination history when visiting medical institutions to report adverse reactions,” and added, “We will make further efforts to ensure appropriate and prompt responses to adverse reactions after vaccination.”

For inquiries related to adverse reactions after COVID-19 vaccination, please contact the Vaccination Office at Seo-gu Health Center.

Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho sdhs6751@asiae.co.kr

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