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Thurgau vaccination strategy
“We want to be ready for everyone who wants to get vaccinated”: Thurgau begins January 4 with corona vaccines – the ticker to read
Starting January 4, vaccinations will take place in nursing homes. A central vaccination center is planned in Frauenfeld. It should be operational as of January 11. A second center remains on Lake Constance.
Government Councilor Urs Martin at the meeting of the Grand Council of the Canton of Thurgau on December 16 at the Rüegerholzhalle in Frauenfeld.
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The press conference is over.
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It is not currently known how much one or two vaccines cost. Costs are not currently in the foreground, says Urs Martin.
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What costs has the canton estimated for these vaccines? Martin:
“We will fund this with the Covid loan of the latest annual financial statements.”
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Question and answer session begins
The time has come for questions: How does Thurgau want to convince the population of vaccination? Government Minister Martín: “We really don’t know how many people want to be vaccinated. If, for example, only vaccinated people can fly or check into a hotel, the willingness to vaccinate will increase. We don’t have to get vaccinated. But this pandemic can be fought more quickly with vaccines. We want to be ready for everyone who wants to get vaccinated. “
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First, it is the turn of the risk group. It is currently unknown when other types of vaccines will be used. If approved, they would also be considered immediately in Thurgau.
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Government Councilor Urs Martin says the vaccine should not mean that the crown problem has been solved. It will be the largest vaccination campaign Thurgau has ever seen. Expect as many people as possible to be vaccinated.
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The effect of the vaccine is 95 percent. The entire population must continue to wear masks and observe hygiene measures.
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You have to get vaccinated twice. There are no costs for the vaccinated person. These are shared by health insurers, the federal government, and the cantons.
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The vaccine has already been given to millions of people. Side effects can be a headache or fever. Typically these would only take a few days, Burkhalter says. There is very little data on vaccinating pregnant women and people under 16 years of age. These groups are not vaccinated.
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Priority is given to people over 65 years of age and health personnel. There are also individuals who are in close contact with people in the risk group. According to this, they are people in homes for the disabled or prisons.
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Cantonal Doctor Agnes Burkhalter:
«The goal of vaccination against the Covid-19 virus is to prevent the number of serious illnesses and deaths. And it should relieve hospitals. »
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A federal tool facilitates administrative processes. “This allows us to make selections and assign them specifically,” says cantonal pharmacist Nadja Müller.
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This means that 5000 people can be vaccinated. This vaccine is not suitable for general offices and pharmacies.
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The vaccine is given in about 10,000 doses. According to the canton pharmacist Nadja Müller, they must be prepared individually in syringes. A cold chain is needed before administration.
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Later, a vaccination center will also be put into operation in Lake Constance. If necessary, one is also planned in Weinfelden.
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Bürgi: “In the first phase, we started with mobile units and vaccinating residents and nursing staff. Subsequently, we vaccinated people at risk in a center near the Frauenfeld train station. »
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Government Councilor Urs Martin welcomes representatives of the media. First of all, Markus Bürgi from civil protection should explain what the vaccination working group has done so far.
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Health Director Urs Martin, Canton Doctor Agnes Burkhalter, Canton Pharmacist Nadja Müller and Markus Bürgi from Thurgau Army and Civil Protection Office are ready to present Thurgau’s vaccination strategy.
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Over the weekend, Swissmedic granted the first approval for a Covid-19 vaccine in Switzerland. The first doses of vaccine will be distributed to the cantons in the coming days.
Arrangements have been made for vaccination centers in Thurgau. The approvals are still a surprise. The original plan was for the infrastructure for two to four vaccination centers to be ready by the end of January.
