The first lot of vaccines arrived in Thailand. Prepare to distribute to the hospital in the controlled area • Thumbsup

February 24, 2021 Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Along with the executives of the Ministry of Public Health Following the delivery of the first lot of COVID 19 vaccine, 200,000 doses of Sinovac Company have been brought into depot. And the vaccine storage system in a standard temperature controlled room Prepare to distribute according to target hospitals in controlled areas

Anutin said that the government has a policy of voluntary injection for everyone in Thailand. Help strengthen the disease prevention system to be more effective. Today, receiving the first 200,000 doses of the Sinovaclot vaccine, an additional 800,000 doses will be received in March 2021 and an additional 1 million doses in April 2021 for a total of 2 million injections. For target group Phase 1 in March – May 2021

It is expected at the end of February that it will be delivered to the hospital according to the injection plan for the target group of people and medical and public health personnel of the Ministry of Health in the highest and strict, controlled areas, controlled areas And areas driving the economy and society in total of 18 provinces without charge The vaccine collection and delivery system is temperature controlled at 2-8 ° C to maintain vaccine quality.

Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine has been tested for the quality, safety and effectiveness of the vaccine. And registered the vaccine with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 22, 2021, in addition to receiving 61 million doses of the vaccine from AstraZeneca, injected to the people of the target group Phase 2. In June-December 2021, the country is expected to open by the end of 2021 as the country’s tourism season. To revive the economy And can protect people’s health

For Sinovac’s “CoronaVac” vaccine, the Immunization Subcommittee recommends that the vaccine be Inactivated vaccine The Ministry of Public Health required 2 injections of people aged 18-59 years 2-4 weeks apart and monitored symptoms after receiving each vaccine for a period of 30 days after injection.

In severe epidemic areas, it is recommended to use two weeks apart, do not give to uncontrolled chronic disease patients. People with severe neurological conditions Pregnant women And should be careful in injection among lactating women People with immunodeficiency can also be given the COVID 19 vaccine in conjunction with other vaccines. Spaced at least 14 days apart

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