From the previous episode, everyone must have already resolved their doubts about the efficacy of the vaccine, the behavior before and after vaccination, and doubts about the side effects of the vaccine.
We cannot deny that the topic of vaccines is currently a topic of discussion that is still being questioned. Where to get vaccinated? How to get vaccinated? What should we do?
How can seniors get vaccinated? Although many people have already received the vaccine by registering for vaccination at vaccination centers in various agencies, there are still many people waiting in line to get vaccinated.
Today, the admin will take everyone to see behind the scenes of the vaccination center through an interview with Asst. Prof. Dr. Athit Boonyarangkun, Director of Thammasat Rangsit Vaccination Center, which will make everyone understand the vaccination center’s work system more and be prepared before it’s your turn to get vaccinated.
Establishment of Thammasat Vaccination Center
The doctor told us that the Thammasat Vaccination Center was founded on the idea that the best way to solve the COVID-19 problem right now is to get vaccinated. The more people who get vaccinated, the better it will create herd immunity, reducing the chances of the COVID-19 outbreak.
The establishment of the Thammasat Vaccination Center was a collaboration between Thammasat University Hospital and Thammasat University in terms of personnel, volunteers and locations. The Thammasat Vaccination Center is located at Gym 4 inside Thammasat University for convenience of travel and as a well-ventilated place. Therefore, it was agreed that it was the most appropriate place to set up a vaccination center.
Point 1 Pick-up and drop-off point
This first point is where cars can drop off people who come to receive the vaccine right at the screening point, and there are always carts available to provide the greatest convenience for the elderly. Elderly people who have relatives with them will have relatives help push the carts to various service points. However, if there are no relatives with them, there will always be volunteers to provide services.
“The context of the Thammasat Vaccination Center will be different from other places because we give great importance to the elderly.”
It is not just Point 1 that facilitates the elderly. From the entrance to the resting point after vaccination, there are paths and ramps for wheelchairs for the elderly all the way. Therefore, you can be sure that the elderly will receive the best care and convenience throughout the vaccination.
Point 2: Get a queue card
This is where everyone will walk to receive a queue card before walking to the screening point. Receiving this queue card will let you know the total number of people who will receive the vaccine per day. The doctor said that the target for vaccination is 70% of the country’s population, an average of about 2,000 people per day. This will allow you to control the spread of COVID-19 and build immunity for the whole country quickly.
Point 3 Screening point
This screening point will be checked via the Mor Prom application to check if those who come to receive the vaccine have come on the scheduled date and have a real appointment to provide orderliness in the service. After that, walk to check the temperature at the gym entrance before being able to enter the gym to receive the vaccine.
Point 4 Measure blood pressure and register.
Of course, when you arrive at the gym inside, it means that today you will definitely get vaccinated. The first thing to do is to go to the service to measure blood pressure. Some people may have excitement, fear or nervousness, causing the blood pressure to be unstable, too low or too high. They will let you sit and rest, relax and then measure your blood pressure again. Then go register to get vaccinated.
Point 5: Get vaccinated and Point 6: Monitor symptoms for 30 minutes.
“Stress and anxiety can also affect vaccine side effects. Relaxation can help reduce vaccine side effects.”
This is the point where everyone will receive the vaccine. It is a point that takes a short time because we just have to sit and let the nurse prick the vaccine needle for us and pull it out. Then move to point 6, which is a resting point or observation point for 30 minutes after receiving the vaccine. This point is very special. From what the doctor told me, the doctor thinks that during this 30 minutes it might be boring and create anxiety, having to wonder if any symptoms will occur during this time. Therefore, there is entertainment with live music and singing to relax all vaccinated people. There is also knowledge about what to do after receiving the vaccine.
Because the reward for helping is seeing everyone happy.
While we were learning about the operation of the vaccination center, the doctor took us to talk to one of the volunteers. She said that she was not tired at all. When she saw people happy and excited to receive the vaccine, she felt less tired. She felt good to be a part of providing assistance here, showing a willingness to help without expecting anything in return.
The willingness to help can happen at any time because it comes from the heart.
During the tour, the doctor saw an old lady who had stopped walking because she was out of breath. The doctor immediately went to help and asked about her. The old lady said that she was tired from walking, so the doctor quickly asked the volunteer to find a wheelchair for her. The doctor himself quickly found a chair for the old lady to sit and rest in until the old lady’s relatives arrived and took her back. We can see from the help or actions that they did because they were responsible or did it from the heart. Both the doctor and the volunteer were willing to help without anyone ordering them or seeing it as a duty. Everyone truly did it from their hearts.
The final point emphasizes everyone’s heroism.
“If we all come and get vaccinated, the virus will eventually disappear. So if you come and get vaccinated today, you are a national hero.”
The doctor took us to the last point before the exit. It was a poster that said “You are the Hero” and “Thank you.” It was a place where everyone could come and take pictures to show that all the people who got vaccinated were heroes because they were all part of the fight against a deadly disease like COVID-19.
Conclusion
Everyone must have seen the behind-the-scenes operations, the operating system, and the care taken in administering vaccines to the public by all personnel at the Thammasat Rangsit Vaccination Center. It can be seen that every action, every assistance provided is done with full willingness and intention. We just want everyone to receive the vaccine with the greatest convenience, no matter who you are.
Vaccination is not only about protecting yourself from diseases, but the more people get vaccinated, the sooner diseases like COVID-19 will disappear from our country. So, for those who have not yet been vaccinated, you have to ask yourself, “Are you ready to be a hero for your country?”
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