Da Nang is giving out the first and second doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to 27,851 eligible people from October 15 -16, Doctor Nguyen Tien Hong, the Deputy Director of the Da Nang Department of Health said.

The vaccination is available at 10 vaccination locations across the city.

All those aged 18 or over that haven't received a jab yet will get their first life-saving COVID-19 jab to protect themselves, their friends and their family. Beneficiaries are people aged 65 and older, mums-to-be at or after 13 weeks of pregnancy, patients who are currently being treated and cared for at healthcare facilities under the municipal Department of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs, foreign nationals who are staying in the city, and those with long term health conditions.

In addition, the health agency is offering the second shot to people who received their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine from September 23.

All vaccination sites do temperature checks on people before entry allowing space for social distancing and a 30-minute recovery time. Strictest health and safety measures, especially the 5K recommendations of the Ministry of Health, are being put in place at these venues.

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.

Reporting by PHAN CHUNG – translating by H.L