March 6, 2021
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Doctors reiterate Thai COVID 19 vaccination aims to reduce morbidity and mortality Revealed, surveillance of symptoms after 30 minutes of injection is necessary. Even though the vaccine is safe But may cause adverse reactions
Today (March 6, 2021), Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong The director-general of the Department of Disease Control said the country’s COVID 19 vaccination aims to reduce morbidity and mortality. To protect the country’s health system And to drive the country’s economy By allowing all Thai people to receive quality, safe and effective vaccines For the first time the vaccine was limited to 2 million doses of Sinovac. Therefore, injecting it to target groups in high-risk areas first, including medical personnel and public health outposts, both public and private sectors. Staff who have the opportunity to contact patients, such as the administrative department, the military, the police, the volunteers, etc., and people with congenital disease Seniors 60 years and older are required to withhold Sinovac vaccination. Because there are few research studies in these age groups
The vaccine has now been distributed to vulnerable areas in 13 provinces and has been continuing vaccination for about a week. Which have been reported sporadic post-vaccination adverse reactions in some areas. But for the most part, the symptoms are mild. But may cause adverse reactions Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the symptoms 30 minutes after the injection. After vaccination, the symptoms will be observed to see if there is a vaccine allergy or not. Usually 15 minutes of symptoms are observed, but the Thailand safety system allows you to observe symptoms in that location for 30 minutes according to the vaccination program set by the Ministry of Public Health carefully for safety. And to make sure there aren’t any symptoms Before allowing him to go home and make an appointment for the next second injection Including giving advice Pamphlet for surveillance of possible symptoms. And the contact number with the hospital serving
For surveillance Observing and following up on symptoms after receiving the vaccine, the relevant staff will do the following: Observe and ask for symptoms immediately after injection, monitor and observe symptoms at the vaccination site for 30 minutes, then follow up on day 1, 7 and 30 through the line “ready doctor” or with hospital staff, hospital. The STO or volunteer is a follow-up of the symptoms, however, those who receive the vaccine should continue to observe symptoms until 30 days in accordance with the program set by the Ministry of Public Health for safety.
Dr. Opas Added that Adverse reactions after vaccination were divided into 2 levels: 1. Mild symptoms: low fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue and pain at the injection site. If you have any of these symptoms after the injection, you can report them in the “doctor-ready” line system where these minor symptoms can be cured within 1-2 days and 2. Severe symptoms include high fever, chest tightness, wheezing, severe headache, distorted mouth, muscle weakness force There are many bleeding spots. A full-fledged rash Vomiting more than 5 times, convulsions and unconsciousness If symptoms are observed while monitoring for symptoms 30 minutes after injection, immediately notify your doctor, nurse or observation staff But if returning home and having such symptoms Please go see your doctor at the nearest hospital as soon as possible. Or call the hotline 1669 to notify an ambulance to pick up, or if your relatives are unconscious, take them to the hospital immediately.
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