At the Toulouse vaccinodrome, how are caregivers organized? Professor Vincent Bounes, head of Samu 31 at Toulouse University Hospital, was interviewed in “the morning phone call” on Sud Radio on April 14. “Le coup de fil du matin” is broadcast every day at 7.12am in the morning show hosted by Cécile de Ménibus and Patrick Roger.
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“A lot of people say ‘finally’ and ‘thank you'”
Are vaccinodromes finding their cruising speed? “For now, all is well, we have a target of 2,000 vaccinations per day, which is 14,000 per week, details Professor Vincent Bounes, head of Samu 31 at Toulouse University Hospital. Last week we made 14,067. It’s a well-run process. There is a great feeling of gratitude which is nice to hear. A lot of people say “finally” and “thank you”. Vaccinodromes are well established in the landscape. “
Is the mistrust of the AstraZeneca vaccine also felt in vaccinodromes? “Yes, there is still a mistrust of the population, recognizes Professor Bounes. More all major vaccination centers are supplied with Pfizer. People ask a lot what vaccine they are going to have, and they are relieved to have Pfizer. “
“Put the odds on our side“
Why is there no AstraZeneca in the vaccinodromes? It is in fact reserved for town doctors and pharmacies. “It is clearly a strategy in which I did not participate. It is a decision of the Ministry of Health. The objective being to vaccinate a lot of people, vaccinodromes are the spearhead of vaccination. Adding a difficulty with the Astrazeneca would have reduced their effectiveness. Putting the odds on our side by using Pfizer helps ensure their success. “
You have to make an appointment and meet the conditions to be vaccinated in a vaccinodrome. “The harsh conditions are mainly age, easy to check, specifies the head of Samu 31 at the Toulouse University Hospital. Afterwards, these are statements from the patient: diabetes, hypertension … It is still better to have a vaccination certificate issued by your attending physician, which will remove all doubts. Everyone must be vaccinated, but there are very young people, 25-30 years old, who come with certificates. They are not eligible for the moment, their turn will come. But we apply the directives. “
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