The quarantine authorities set up a vaccination management system ahead of vaccination against the novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19), and receive reservations sequentially from the following month and issue vaccination certificates.
On the 18th, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on the 18th that “in order to provide accurate vaccination information in a timely manner and provide public services related to vaccination, the related system is being reorganized and will be opened in stages from February.”
The Agency for Disease Control explained, “Through the system, people who are subject to vaccination can make an appointment, receive information about the vaccination date and location, and receive related services such as issuing vaccination certificates.”
◇ Preparing for COVID-19 vaccination… Education and icon training
The government is working on preparations with the’Corona 19 Vaccination Response Promotion Team’ ahead of the Corona 19 vaccination, which will begin next month.
First of all, on the 12th, the’Vaccination Response Council’ was held, in which the heads of relevant ministries participated, and the supporting roles of each ministry were confirmed.
The approval of the Corona 19 vaccine will be handled by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s Vaccine Examination Team, the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs Air Transport Support TF (Task Force) will be in charge of the vaccine import, and the Vaccine storage and distribution will be handled by the Ministry of Defense Transport Support Headquarters. In addition, the Ministry of Public Administration and Security’s Corona 19 Vaccination Support Group will be in charge of preparing and implementing the vaccination.
The government also decided to operate an inoculation center to inoculate the mRNA vaccine, which is difficult to store, and to secure vaccination personnel centered on each local government.
“The size of the vaccination center may vary depending on the number of populations by city, county, district,” said Jung Eun-kyung, head of the Disease Administration, at a regular briefing. “Currently, we are making detailed manuals for the operation of the vaccination center, and the medical and administrative personnel who can operate the center are related. It will be secured through consultation with the ministry and the medical field.”
In addition, the government decided to provide sufficient training in advance for vaccination personnel for safe vaccination and to conduct road training.
◇ Group immunity goal in November… Free vaccination for foreigners residing in Korea
Last year, the government signed a supply contract with AstraZeneca for 10 million people, Janssen for 6 million people, Pfizer for 10 million people, and Modena for 20 million people. facility), it has secured a total of 56 million vaccines, including 10 million supplies.
Although the supply of pre-purchased vaccines starts in the first quarter of AstraZeneca, the second quarter of Janssen and Modena, and the third quarter of Pfizer, the schedule may be delayed due to problems in the production process.
In this regard, Commissioner Chung explained, “We are working in various ways to continuously discuss with pharmaceutical companies and maximize the supply schedule.”
The government is planning to provide both drug and vaccination fees so that all citizens can receive the Corona 19 vaccine for free.
In addition, foreigners residing in Korea are also included in the free vaccination target.
Headquarters Jung said, “We are conducting a more detailed analysis on the scope and procedure of free vaccinations for foreigners, and will arrange them after consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
The government has announced that it will intensively administer vaccinations in the third quarter (July-September), when a large amount of vaccines are introduced, and that it will be able to form’collective immunity’ in November.
This is a target set on the premise that about 60-70% of the people receive two vaccinations.
However, depending on the rate and duration of antibody formation after vaccination, the actual population immunity formation period may be delayed.
In addition, if there are many people who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19, it may become difficult to form collective immunity within the target period.
When asked if they are seeking incentives to increase the vaccination rate, Jung replied, “I do not consider incentives or disadvantages from vaccination. I do not think that is desirable.”
He stressed, “I believe that providing scientific information on the necessity, safety and effectiveness of vaccination and building social trust through communication is an important factor in increasing the vaccination rate.”
(yunhap news)