Director General Department of Disease Control Revealed that the Pfizer vaccine version 2 has been distributed in all provinces. Used as a booster dose, focusing on the 607 front line personnel. No need to inject 2 doses of Pfizer before. The study results are similar to the Monovalent version. Revealed on 13 March another 1 million doses were donated from France, reiterating preventive vaccination before Songkran.
On March 2nd, Dr. Tares Krassanaiwiwong Director General Department of Disease Control Mentioning the case of the distribution of 501,120 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, 2 types, 2 strains (Bivalent) from the Government of the Republic of Korea, that it has now begun to be distributed to various areas in every province, both within and outside the Ministry of Public Health (Sor.) However, from the results of past studies, both the Bivalent vaccine is used as a booster dose. Initially found Monovalent or Bivalent original vaccines are also good as boosters. Almost no difference, so in every hospital there will be both types of vaccines in parallel.
Asked if people could choose to get vaccinated with Gen 2 or the original model or not, Dr. Taret said that there are not many Gen 2 vaccines, focusing on 607 risk groups, the elderly, patients with chronic diseases. Group of medical and public health personnel Frontline personnel are the first. which is not necessarily To be boosted with Gen 2 vaccine, it must have been 2 doses of Pfizer or mRNA vaccine because of the results of the study. Both the original vaccination and the gen 2 vaccine were stimulated compared with monovalent, found that there was not much difference, not much effect.
When asked about concerns about the impact of mRNA vaccination in the United States on Thailand, Dr. Tares said that before the vaccine was available, must have a study result There is a trial phase 1-3, there is a matter of safety before registering. FDA of each country, including Thailand, and use according to actual situations was found to be highly secure In fact, billions of doses are injected around the world. Can prevent many deaths Overall, the vaccine has a process to reach actual use. is safe enough
“I reiterate that the COVID Gen 2 vaccine will focus on risk groups first. like medical personnel and public health Frontline personnel will be considered according to the area that How much is it? On March 13, about 1 million doses of Gen 2 vaccines will be supported from France, where at-risk people can receive Gen 2 vaccines by asking them to call a nearby medical facility. house To make an appointment in advance, I repeat, ask to come in for a stimulant injection. especially risk groups Because the closer to Songkran Festival There will be a hometown to meet with adults. Parents, relatives may be infected. The best way is to go for a booster vaccination. If the last injection has been more than 4 months, go get a booster in a hospital near your home, ”said the Director-General of the Department of Disease Control.