Bangkok governor checks readiness of hospital offering COVID-19 vaccination to elderly people

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Bangkok governor checks readiness of hospital offering COVID-19 vaccination to elderly people

 

 

Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang inspected the readiness of the hospital for the elderly in Bang Khun Thian district today (Thursday) ahead of providing COVID-19 vaccinations to elderly people, after the arrival in Thailand yesterday of Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines from China and Britain respectively.

 

The Geriatric Bangkhuntien Hospital is one of the three hospitals, run by the health office of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), designated to offer vaccinations in the initial stage.  The two others are The Luang Phor Taweesak Hospital and Ratchapipat hospitals.

 

The preparatory procedure for vaccination includes background and entitlement checks, registration, screening, consultation and post-vaccination services, such as observation for possible side effects, before those inoculated are allowed to go home.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-governor-checks-readiness-of-hospital-offering-covid-19-vaccination-to-elderly-people/

 

 

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[1Gringo]

this is apparently for the Sinovac shot which few people want.

[internationalism]

but sinovac is for those up to 59 yo, that's why prayuth is not getting it.

astrazeneca came only 117k and won't be coming more. It was only tested on a controlled group up to 65 yo, in germany, Switzerland they don't want to use for seniors.

such small quantities must be used for medics. In thailand there are some 1mln working in the health system, including private one. That means 2mln doses are needed

[unblocktheplanet]

I believe both Sinovac & AZ are single-shot vaccines.

[PETERTHEEATER]

I've  given many injections to nurses in my time.....

[Letseng]

9 hours ago, internationalism said:

but sinovac is for those up to 59 yo, that's why prayuth is not getting it.

astrazeneca came only 117k and won't be coming more. It was only tested on a controlled group up to 65 yo, in germany, Switzerland they don't want to use for seniors.

such small quantities must be used for medics. In thailand there are some 1mln working in the health system, including private one. That means 2mln doses are needed

The "don't want" is political not medical. 

Austria is going to approve AZ for over 65s after sufficient data about efficacy have become available. Our whole clan in UK has been vaccinated with AZ. No vaccine prevents you getting sick, it prevents you to get seriously ill. Your choice is the vaccine or the disease.