Italy Donates 7 Million Pfizer Vaccines to Thailand with Plans for Subunit Protein Vaccines in the Future

The Italian government has donated 7 million doses of the 2nd generation of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine “Pfizer” to Thailand, ready to develop subunit protein vaccines for Thailand in the future. “Influenza-Covid 19”, the Department of Disease Control revealed that in less than 10 days, more than 70,000 doses of injections were injected, while collecting additional numbers. No side effects have been reported yet.

On May 10 at the Ministry of Public Health (Sor Sor.) Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health together with Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health and the management of the Ministry of Public Health Conducted a ceremony to receive the 2nd generation of the COVID-19 vaccine or Bivalent from the Italian government. with Mr. Paoplo Dionisi (HE Mr.Paoplo Dionisi), Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Thailand Mrs. Francesca Blasone, Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Thailand and her delegation as a delivery agent

Italy donated the most COVID vaccines to Thailand. As far as I have ever encountered the COVID crisis.

Mr. Anutin said that the Government of the Republic of Italy has given 7 million doses of the Pfizer Bivalent vaccine to the Thai government, which is the highest number since Thailand encountered COVID. It is also the right time for Thailand to speed up the campaign to encourage people to inject needles. The receipt of the vaccine from the Italian government will ensure vaccine security. and enhance the immune system for Thai people and foreigners residing in Thailand Reduce serious illness and death. However, the Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Thailand Also informed verbally that The Italian government intends to donate the COVID-19 vaccine. type of protein subunit to the Thai government as well but still in process which is an expression of great kindness from the good friends of the Republic of Italy. In addition to other relationships Thailand and Italy have more than 150 years of diplomatic relations.

Mr. Anutin also said that the number of COVID vaccines purchased and donated so far is more than 20 million doses, enough for injections to stimulate the public to cover enough without having to buy more this year. therefore inviting people, especially risk groups, to get vaccinated It can be given along with the flu vaccine. And during this time, it’s almost the start of the semester, ask parents to bring their children to get vaccinated to strengthen immunity. Can be injected from 6 months old, although children are stronger than adults, but COVID-19, we still have to live in this species. Although the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an end to the COVID-19 emergency But COVID will be like a new strain of influenza that you still need to be careful about. If you are in a risky area, you may still need to wear a mask.

Italy is researching subunit protein vaccines.

Mr. Paolo Dionisi, Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Thailand, said that Thailand and Italy have had diplomatic relations for 155 years, which is a long and continuous friendship. However, despite the WHO declaring an end to the COVID-19 emergency But COVID is still considered dangerous. And vaccines are a good way to prevent disease. A booster vaccination is still necessary. In which the Italian population has received more than 3 doses of vaccination, covering more than 80% for the subunit protein COVID vaccine is currently under research. In the future, there will be further cooperation with Thailand.

Double vaccine “Flu-Covid” less than 10 days, more than 70,000 doses

Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said after the launch of the double-dose vaccination campaign. “Influenza and COVID 19” in that risk group has passed for less than 10 days. Currently, the numbers are being collected. but looking at the injection rate of tens of thousands of doses And no side effects have been reported yet, however, about 7-8 thousand doses of the COVID-19 vaccination each week, which in the past include 2 doses, should be about 70,000 doses already, because it will focus on the risk groups that come in. Influenza vaccination that has been queued before And when they arrived, they were also vaccinated against COVID. Which the result is considered to be good There are no reports yet. The important thing is to ask the risk group. Especially the elderly come to get vaccinated against influenza. together with the COVID vaccine Because it will reduce the risk of serious illness and death.

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