Doctor Nguyen Tien Hong, the Deputy Director of the Da Nang Department of Health, announced on Wednesday morning, September 29 that pregnant women will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine from October 1.

Healthcare workers will be deployed at the Da Nang Oncology Hospital, the Da Nang International Exhibition Fair Centre, the Phan Chau Trinh Senior High School, and the Son Tra District Cultural and Sports Center. They will give the jab to more than 2,000 mums-to-be at or after 13 weeks of pregnancy.

All the venues will do temperature checks on people before entry allowing space for social distancing and a 15-minute recovery time. Strictest health and safety measures, especially the 5K recommendations of the Ministry of Health, are being put in place at vaccination sites.

Beneficiaries are required to undergo medical checks, and they are provided with medical advice and post-vaccination observation.

A resuscitation area is available in each location where vaccines are being given, and health workers are prepared to treat immediate allergic reactions after vaccination.

Reported by PHAN CHUNG – translating by H.L