Nghe An launches the Autumn Covid-19 vaccination campaign

Many localities have low fourth-dose vaccination rates.

Up to this point, Nghe An has administered 7,783,598 injections.VaccineCovid-19. Of which, 413,448 doses were given to children aged 5 to 11; 649,530 doses were given to children aged 12 to 17; and 6,720,620 doses were given to people aged 18 and over.

In the group of children from 5 to 11 years old, the number of first injections was 275,148, reaching 74.2%; the number of second injections was 140,038, reaching 37.7%... Localities with high injection rates are Que Phong (99.0%), Hoang Mai Town (89.5%), Nam Dan (89.3%). Units with low injection rates are Vinh City (42.9%), Anh Son (65.2%), Yen Thanh (69.3%).

In some localities, there are still cases of slow vaccination, vaccination not on schedule and not reaching the vaccination rate as directed by the Government. Photo: Thanh Cuong

In the group of children aged 12 to 17, the number of first injections was 264,861, reaching 104.1%; the number of second injections was 255,701, reaching 100.5%; the number of third injections was 128,968, reaching 50.6%... For the first and second injections, the group of children aged 12 to 17 has completed the set target. However, in Ky Son district, both the first and second injections have not been achieved (the rates are 83.4% and 77.2%, respectively).

Localities with high rates of 3rd injection in children aged 12 to 17 years old are Thanh Chuong (94.6%), Con Cuong (72.2%), Tan Ky (70.1%). Localities with low rates of 3rd injection in children aged 12 to 17 years old include Ky Son (20.1%), Nghi Loc (26.1%), Nam Dan (28.9%).

In the age group of 18 years and older, the number of first injections was 2,051,275, reaching 104.6%; the number of second injections was 2,039,953, reaching 104.0%; the number of third injections was 1,950,069, reaching 99.5%; the number of fourth injections was 186,233, reaching 41.3%... For the first, second and third injections in the age group of 18 years and older, the set target has been completed on a province-wide scale.

The third injection for the group aged 18 and over at the district level also has units below 95% including Ky Son (68.1%), Nghi Loc (81.5%), Que Phong (89.7%), Tuong Duong (90.7%), Dien Chau (93.6%)...

The 4th injection for the group aged 18 and over at the district level has localities with high vaccination rates such as Quy Chau (92.2%), Tuong Duong (84.1%), Hoang Mai town (83.4%)... Localities with low vaccination rates are Ky Son (5.8%), Do Luong (8.5%), Nghia Dan (13.2%).

In July and August 2022, Nghe An has received and will receive 615,240 doses.VaccineOf these, 405,060 doses have been received; 210,180 doses are expected to be received on August 16.

Mr. Dao Cong Loi - Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training requested schools and teachers to actively participate in propaganda for parents and students to speed up the Covid-19 vaccination progress. Photo: Thanh Chung

According to the assessment of Nghe An Center for Disease Control: In the recent past, the Covid-19 vaccination work in the province has received close attention and direction from the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Committee and the Department of Health; the coordination and assistance of departments, branches and sectors at all levels, especially the Education and Training sector. Many localities in the province have taken drastic measures to implement the Vaccination Campaign... However, in some localities, there are still cases of slow vaccination, vaccination not on schedule and not reaching the vaccination rate as directed by the Government.

Must complete injection of over 250,000 doses of vaccine in 7 days

At the conference, representatives of local leaders and medical units shared lessons learned in implementing Covid-19 vaccination; raised difficulties and problems that need to be resolved so that Covid-19 vaccination can achieve the set goals.

Difficulties and limitations in the implementation of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign include: Some local Party committees, authorities and organizations lack strong involvement and direction. It is difficult to arrange vaccination during working hours.

Many children are on summer vacation and transition to higher education, so vaccination at school and health stations is difficult. The rate of population movement (incoming and going) is large after the epidemic in many localities.

In addition, people are complacent in the context of the epidemic being controlled. Many people who have contracted Covid-19 do not agree or are hesitant to get the next doses of the vaccine. Many parents do not agree due to concerns about the long-term effects of the vaccine on the health of children aged 5-11.

In addition, some districts did not update vaccination data in a timely manner; reporting the number of injections was inaccurate compared to the amount of vaccines provided.

Associate Professor, Dr. Duong Dinh Chinh - Director of Nghe An Department of Health requested: Localities launch the Autumn Covid-19 vaccination campaign. Photo: Thanh Chung

To speed up the progress of Covid-19 vaccination in the area, Associate Professor, Dr. Duong Dinh Chinh - Deputy Commander of the Center for Covid-19 Prevention and Control of Nghe An province, Director of Nghe An Department of Health requested: Localities launch the Autumn Covid-19 vaccination campaign. Local leaders pay attention and resolutely direct the vaccination work.

Localities should strengthen the consultation, direction and participation of Party committees at all levels, authorities, departments, branches and organizations to effectively implement vaccination activities; promote communication work on mass media, social media and directly about the importance of Covid-19 vaccination.

Medical units proactively advise on vaccination work; develop plans for vaccine allocation to different areas and subjects; carry out vaccination 24/7 at commune health stations, creating the most favorable conditions for people to get vaccinated; arrange mobile vaccination points in industrial parks and remote areas; hospitals, and provide maximum human resources support for medical centers in vaccination.

The Director of the Department of Health also stated: From August 15 to August 21, the entire province must complete the injection of over 250,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine (which has been and is being prepared to be distributed to localities). From August 16, the Department of Health established an inspection and supervision team to inspect the Covid-19 epidemic prevention work in localities... The Provincial Center for Disease Control shall distribute vaccines to ensure fairness, giving priority to localities with low rates. Localities are not allowed to return the allocated Covid-19 vaccine./.