In a situation where the epidemic numbers are rising every day The demand for vaccines of the people, both in the form of paying and waiting for the vaccine allocated by the government. They are trying to find a solution and access to the right vaccine. Although previously said that the government tried to campaign for people to inject “Sinovac” by giving doctors and nurses at the front line the injection first.
But today it has been proven that Germs upgrade more abilities every day. And that has led the private sector to try to access new vaccines. to protect yourself from this unstable disease
Asst. Prof. Dr. Wichai Techatit, MD, a specialist in infectious disease medicine and director Covid-19 Situation Command Center Bumrungrad Hospital Has disclosed the information on the Moderna vaccine (Moderna) as follows:
- Moderna vaccine is an mRNA vaccine produced using the genetic material of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (SARS-CoV-2), allowing the body to make proteins that can induce immunity against the virus. And research shows that mRNA vaccines are more than 90% effective in protecting against the virus.
- For those aged 18 years and over
- Who should inject Moderna?
o Thai people and foreigners residing in Thailand (Expat) who have not yet had access to the vaccine, recommend vaccination
o Those who have injected Sinopharm or Sinovac 2 injections and want to inject Moderna as a booster 1 needle, which is a group of medical personnel and the first generation of patients. More than 3-6 months after receiving the second dose vaccine
Because the number of vaccines is limited. Who does not need injections at this time?
- For those injected with AZ should complete 2 injections and should wait for the vaccine to be released as a new generation, which the manufacturer is producing. The vaccine will protect against COVID-19. a variety of species so-called Multi-variant vaccine, similar to the flu vaccine that injects only one, protects against 4 strains.
- Multi-variant vaccine is expected to begin production in the first quarter of 2022 and gradually deliver around the middle of the year.
- For those who have had 1 dose of AZ vaccination, use the first platform to inject the 2nd needle to boost immunity to the maximum. Therefore, switching platforms to Moderna injections is not recommended as the WHO currently does not have any recommendations. which is in the experimental stage and do not know the long term side effects
- Common side effects Pain, swelling, redness at the injection site.
- Other symptoms may include fatigue, tiredness, headache, muscle aches, fever, and nausea and vomiting. Most of the symptoms are mild and go away on their own after 2-3 days of injection.
- Long-term adverse reaction data are not yet available. because it is a new vaccine
- However, vaccination with or can be accessed in the meantime. To create a group immunity to occur in Thailand as soon as possible Because all vaccines can reduce the rate of severe illness.
On the side of Ph.D. Atitrat Jarukitpipat Chief Executive Officer Bumrungrad Hospital Discussing the principle of ordering management Including the process of booking the hospital’s Moderna alternative vaccine as follows:
- Principles for prescribing alternative vaccines Moderna
− No intention to import vaccines for business reasons.
− Considering the manpower of our personnel and the ability to vaccinate that are effective, qualitative, and safe compared to vaccinating the public sector through ready doctors. can receive about 300 per day
− Hospital received compliments management Privacy, security, no congestion from vaccination management through ready doctors in progress.
− Want hospital patients to have access to appropriate, safe, alternative vaccines based on research principles.
− It has been allocated from the Private Hospital Association. in less than reserved Bumrungrad Hospital therefore need to manage and flexibility to distribute vaccines fairly and appropriately. taking into account the principles of safety and the benefit of the patient is the number one priority - Then how should we allocate vaccine bookings?
The hospital would like to administer Moderna alternative vaccines into 3 groups as follows:
A group of people who have not received any vaccinations at all.
- Receive 2 doses of Moderna (expected to arrive during November 2021 – March 2022)
- From the standpoint of Bumrungrad standard care And the highest security that has been seized for 40 years, the hospital Please reserve the Moderna vaccine for the patients of the hospital first because of the medical history. which makes the hospital can provide continuous care For safety and in accordance with Bumrungrad’s standards especially in case of adverse reactions
People who have received 2 doses of Sinovac have been shown to be insufficiently immune to the Delta strain, so Moderna can be given as a 1-dose booster.
- allocated to medical groups Healthcare workers and staff who received 2 Sinovac injections to ensure that our personnel are safe. have adequate immunity in caring for our patients in accordance with the standards
- Reserve the Moderna vaccine for the hospital’s patients. due to a history of treatment which makes the hospital can provide continuous care For safety and in accordance with Bumrungrad’s standards especially in case of adverse reactions
- The hospital would like to express his appreciation. to government decisions to import 20 million doses of Pfizer vaccine in October to provide free services to the public sector
counts as a solution promptly This may allow us to have more Moderna vaccine left if Pfizer can be used with our personnel. to lead to further distribution to the public sector that is necessary
AstraZeneca vaccination group
− It is recommended to complete 2 doses of AZ, and it is advisable to wait for the new generation 2 vaccine in the middle of next year, which is a type 2 vaccine. Multi-variant Vaccine, which may help build immunity to cover a wide range of species.
− Two doses of AZ are sufficient to be immune to Delta strains. If you are going to have 1 injection of Moderna as a Booster Dose, then it is not necessary.
− Therefore, AZ injections are not required to book Moderna during this period.
Why are bookings open later than others?
Bumrungrad has no intention of importing vaccines for business reasons. therefore not open for vaccination reservations and do not pay in advance until we have a certain level of confidence to actually get the vaccine and have studied the data and comprehensive research results to plan the distribution of vaccines to the necessary patients
Schedule for opening of vaccine reservations and channels
- The hospital will open for registration of the Moderna alternative vaccine through the website Bumrungrad.com. only one source From 9 July 2021 onwards until the vaccine at the hospital has been allocated in the first lot in full.
- Interested persons must fill out the questionnaire. disclose vaccination history as a matter of fact and submit the registration form
- The staff will check the vaccination history to see if they meet the criteria according to the group. or the group received 2 doses of sinovac vaccine?
- If you meet the criteria, the hospital will send a payment form via email. to continue to make payment for the reservation
- In order to ensure fair distribution of vaccines, the hospital would like to determine the number of registered people each day. when it’s full registration will close and reopened the next day
- The hospital reserves the right to give to patients who have a history of treatment with the hospital first and then open to the general public. next
- Ask the patient of the hospital to have the patient’s identification number ready. before registration
- The booking will be complete only when The payment has been completed.
- The hospital reserves the right not to refund. or transfer rights to others In the event that the booker receives another vaccine before Moderna arrives, in order to comply with the suitability principle and the safety of vaccinated persons
For convenience Advise patients of Bumrungrad Hospital to download the Bumrungrad Application with a new menu My Vaccination Records recorded:
● Show vaccination history.
● Due date notification
● To make you know the history of all types of vaccinations. including the correct COVID-19 vaccine
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