Not Everyone Becomes a Covid-19 Vaccine Recipient, Kediri Hospital Describes Several Criteria

SURYA.CO.ID, KEDIRI – Even though the Covid 19 vaccine has been confirmed to be safe, vaccinator officers still ensure that prospective recipients meet a number of predetermined requirements. Because there are several criteria that prevent people from receiving vaccinations.

Doctor I Nengah Gangga, Deputy Director of Services Gambiran Hospital The city of Kediri said, Monday (1/2/2021), if it does not meet the requirements, Covid 19 vaccination must be postponed.

“Several instruments that must be fulfilled prior to vaccination include several things. One of them is that the officers ensure that during the last 7 days the person who will be vaccinated does not have a history of fever, does not experience symptoms of ARI, such as cough / runny nose / breathlessness, and is not having diarrhea,” he said. Ganga.

Besides checking the physical condition, continued Gangga, the officer also asked several supporting questions. Namely, are there any members of the household who have close contact or are suspected or confirmed and are currently undergoing Covid-19 treatment.

Also do not have a history of or suffer from heart disease, hypertension, lung / tuberculosis / asthma / COPD, kidney, liver.

In addition, the vaccinator asks whether the vaccine candidate is currently taking drugs for cancer, immunological disorders; and whether you have a history of allergies to vaccinations.

“The officer also confirms whether the person is pregnant or breastfeeding. It will be followed by checking body temperature, height, weight, blood pressure and blood sugar levels,” he explained.

The first phase of Covid-19 vaccination in Kediri City has continued in a number of hospitals and health centers as well as several other designated health facilities. ****

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