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Bangkok prepares for Pfizer vaccination High-risk students aged 12-18 years, all 437 schools.

The BMA will prepare the first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccination for students aged 12-18 in all 437 schools in Bangkok starting from September 21, 1964 onwards.

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Today (8 Sept. 64) reporters reported that Pol Lt Gen Asawin Kwanmuang, Governor of Bangkok, revealed that Bangkok is now preparing for the COVID-19 vaccination. the first needle tohigh-risk students under Bangkok By publicizing all 437 schools in Bangkok so that students aged 12 – 18 years (at risk of chronic diseases) receive Pfizer vaccination with Nawamintrathirat University. From 21 Sep ’64

By registering a request via QR Code from 6 – 8 Sept. 20, students who will be vaccinated must be evaluated by a doctor. with documents indicating illness such as a medical certificate or an appointment letter for a medical examination or disability certificate or any certificate or document stating that there is a chronic illness according to the specified criteria.

In this regard, Bangkok A survey of students under the age of 12 – 18 years was conducted according to the recommendation of the Royal College of Pediatricians of Thailand. To provide information in planning about vaccination by surveying those who are at risk and those with congenital diseases in 7 groups as follows:

– People with high-risk conditions, age group 12-13 years old, weight 70 kg.

– Age group 13 – 15 years, weight 80 kg. Age group 15 – 18 years, weight 90 kg.

– People with 7 congenital diseases: 1. Obesity with sleep apnea from obstructive airway condition 2. Chronic respiratory disease Including asthma with moderate or severe symptoms. 3. Cardiovascular disease. Stroke 4. CKD 5. Cancer and low immunity 6. Diabetes 7. Hereditary group

– Down syndrome Children with severe neurological impairment and children with developmental delays

In addition, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, by the Department of Health, has coordinated with relevant agencies in planning vaccination services for students aged 12 – 18 years, all affiliated in the Bangkok area. There will be a joint meeting to discuss guidelines on September 9, 19. It is expected that a joint plan will be planned starting from surveying target groups of students and parents on their wishes for COVID-19 vaccination.

the organization of a public health unit to provide vaccination services Follow-up after vaccination and public relations to create awareness and understanding about the guidelines and preparation for COVID-19 vaccination Among students aged 12-18 years due to vaccination against COVID-19 To students must be taken in conjunction with preventive measures. and monitor the disease in schools as well