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In order to get out of the long tunnel of Corona 19, there is no choice but to hurry to inoculate a vaccine that is also safe and effective. First, the Pfizer vaccine will be introduced to Korea for the first time at the beginning of next month. Even before the Lunar New Year holidays, the vaccination begins when preparation is complete. Distribution and storage are tricky, but specific plans have also been presented.
This is Yoon Young-tak.
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The vial is in the box.
Frozen vaccine.
About 1000 servings are one set.
Bundle five boxes into a container and add 20 kg of dry ice.
The Pfizer vaccine comes in custom packaging at minus 70 degrees.
As early as early February, 50,000 people will come first.
The government decided to start vaccination before the Lunar New Year holidays.
Pfizer and modder vaccines, which are difficult to store and distribute, must be received at the vaccination center.
First, write a questionnaire.
Once inside, 4 doctors will check if the vaccine is available.
And 6 nurses are given vaccinations.
Place the cryogenic freezer near the inoculation preparation room.
You have to wait a certain amount of time after getting the vaccination.
To see if there are any adverse reactions.
If there are no problems, the vaccination is over.
This is a government-made vaccination center operation plan.
Small ones fit 600 people a day and large ones up to 2400 people.
250 locations are designated nationwide.
One or more locations are created in each city or district.
There are three places where the population exceeds 500,000.
These are indoor gymnasiums, performance cultural facilities, sports grounds, parks, and health centers.
We plan to announce the candidates for the center early next week.
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Distribution is decided by SK Bioscience, which is a consignment producer of AstraZeneca and NovaVax vaccines.
Pfizer said it would apply for permission within this month.
AstraZeneca, Janssen, and NovaVax vaccines, which are easier to distribute and store than Pfizer, are planned to be vaccinated in more than 10,000 medical facilities nationwide, the quarantine authorities explained.
(Video Design: Choi Sujin)