Vaccinations at all since mid-February. Elders first, then others – Chronicle

Florence, January 3, 2021 – While The population most exposed to risk is still vaccinated (5,346 vaccinations were carried out yesterday at 1:00 p.m.), among health personnel and RSA guests (we are among the regions that have vaccinated the elderly), Tuscany prepares the basis for the mass vaccination campaign. “Realistically, we think we can start vaccinating the entire population in mid-February,” explains regional health adviser Simone Bezzini. “However, we do not want to be caught off guard if the doses of other vaccines must arrive in advance, so in two weeks we will have the plan developed. ” A plan that represents a great challenge, in which the Region will involve the Asl and the Municipalities.
The priorities
In the second phase, the first population segment to be protected will be formed by more than eighty (those who have difficulties moving from home will be vaccinated at home) followed by people between 60 and 79 years old, by people of all ages who suffer serious chronic diseases. immunocompromised and fragile patients. Then, vaccination will reach social groups at high risk of serious illness or death, law enforcement (with high priority) and teachers and school personnel (with high priority). In phase three, the first group included in the schedule includes all police forces, teachers and school personnel not yet vaccinated, then the operators of essential services (such as firefighters, civil protection, public transport workers, service workers). , waste, etc.), after prisoners and those who live in community places, people of all ages with non-serious chronic diseases. Finally, in phase four the rest of the population will be vaccinated.
How to book
They are working on the reservation system. In addition to the regional portal, other methods will be guaranteed: we are thinking of setting up a regional call center.
Where are they going to do
Fragile people with serious mobility disabilities will be vaccinated at home by Usca staff or by family doctors or social volunteers. For the rest, vaccination points will be set up throughout the territory: it will be verified that hospitals and territorial centers have external clinics that are easily accessible from abroad. In addition, we are thinking of gyms, sports centers, theaters and museums, but also by car.
Who is going to vaccinate
In addition to hospital staff, all territorial medicine (the Prevention departments of the Local Health Authorities) and family doctors (probably through national agreement) will participate.
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The campaign will likely start in mid-February and end in September (this is hope), consistent with the availability of vaccines.
Vaccines
The new 24,500 doses of Pfizer are expected, which are expected to leave Belgium on Monday. Unlike the 5 of us, we would be without vaccines. On Wednesday, the European Medicines Agency should authorize the Moderna vaccine: in that case, on January 15, the doses of the second American serum will also arrive. Waiting for a green light date for AstraZeneca, which in the comparisons made by the British vaccination commission seems to give a good answer.