Ministry of Public Health Receives 7 Million Doses of Pfizer Bivalent Vaccine from Italy for COVID Vaccination

Ministry of Public Health Received 7 million doses of Pfizer Bivalent Vaccine from the Republic of Italy. to reserve for the risk group to receive the annual COVID vaccination with flu vaccine Reduce serious illness and death

Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health (Sor Sor.), along with the executives of the Ministry of Public Health Received the 2nd generation of COVID-19 vaccine or Bivalent from the Republic of Italy. 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 There are plans to provide 7 million doses of the Pfizer 2nd generation vaccine.

Mr. Anutin said on behalf of the Thai government and the Ministry of Public Health. Thanks to the Government of the Republic of Italy. wishing to support vaccines for Thailand which is the second generation of Pfizer vaccine, amounting to 7 million doses, is considered a strong reinforcement of cooperation And a strong diplomatic relationship for more than 155 years, cooperation in the development of technology, education, tourism, culture, including being an important trading partner

For today, it is considered to strengthen relations with Thailand to another level. from public health support by donating the COVID-19 vaccine for all people in Thailand have access to safe and effective vaccines Reduce serious illness and death

However, the vaccine has not yet been officially delivered to Thailand. But it is in the process of discussion to prepare for delivery. with the Department of Europe ministry of foreign affairs Help carry out close coordination. In addition, there is also a discussion on the delivery of the subunit protein-type Kovic vaccine. from the Republic of Italy to Thailand as well

Mr. Anutin continued that the situation of COVID-19 Although the epidemic has increased, it is not severe because most people have immunity from vaccination until the coverage is very high. The new strain, XBB.1.16, was not more severe than the original strain. But the key is The group at risk of severe illness is still in the group 608 (elderly people aged 60 years and over, patients with chronic diseases, and pregnant women) who have not been vaccinated or received the last dose for more than 6 months should receive the COVID-19 vaccination Because there is still a need to stimulate the immune system. This will help prevent severe illness and death as well. especially risk groups

Ministry of Public Health Has assigned hospitals across the country to organize COVID-19 vaccination service points with injection service “Influenza Vaccine” to facilitate the people. And to speed up communication to understand about annual vaccination to prepare for the spread of disease during the rainy season As for concerns in the event of an outbreak of COVID-19 and influenza at the same time confirm that they are ready to take care Both drugs and medical supplies

By InfoQuest News Agency (10 May ’23)

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