The leadership of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan was vaccinated against coronavirus

Today, on February 1, the first stage of vaccination against coronavirus begins in Kazakhstan. Among the first to receive the coronavirus vaccine were the leadership of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, represented by the chief state sanitary doctor of Kazakhstan Erlan Kiyasov and Vice-Minister of Health Azhar Giniyat.

Representatives of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan received a Russian-made vaccine "Sputnik V".

First, they were examined by a doctor. During the examination of both Erlan Kiyasov and Azhar Giniyat, there were no contraindications. Erlan Kiyasov was the first to receive the vaccine, followed by Azhar Giniyat.

The doctors also reminded what measures should be followed after vaccination. So, representatives of the Ministry of Health received the vaccine. Then they are in the observation area for 30 minutes.

As reported, the first batch of the Sputnik V vaccine has arrived in Kazakhstan and will be distributed to all regions. Only adult citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan can receive the vaccine.

It is planned that vaccination against CVI will continue until the end of 2021 with coverage of up to 6 million people. Vaccination in our republic will be carried out in stages. First, vaccination against coronavirus infections are subject to vulnerable populations who are at high risk of infection and spread of coronavirus infection, with further coverage the rest of the population to be immunized. Doctors of infectious diseases hospitals, emergency medical services, intensive care units, emergency rooms of hospitals, employees of sanitary and epidemiological services, and so on will be the first to be vaccinated. Then they will start vaccinating teachers in schools and universities. The third stage of vaccination will cover citizens with chronic diseases and a number of other categories. By the end of the year, the number of vaccinated citizens in Kazakhstan is planned to reach 6 million.

Vaccination in Kazakhstan is voluntary and will be carried out only with the consent of the vaccinated person. There is no administrative or criminal liability for refusal of vaccination in Kazakhstan.

From February 1, 2021, vaccination against coronavirus infection begins using the Gum-COVID-Vak (Sputnik V) vaccine, which is produced in Russia.

Starting from February 15, the Gam-COVID-Vak vaccine, produced on the basis of the Karaganda pharmaceutical Complex, will be added to the vaccination process. From the second quarter of 2021, it is planned to connect the domestically produced drug QazCovid-In to the vaccination process, which is currently in phase 3 of clinical trials. Vaccination against coronavirus infection for vulnerable groups of the population will be offered free of charge.

It should be noted that before any vaccination, the medical worker checks the presence of allergies in the vaccinated person. In order to respond in a timely manner, a person should remain under medical supervision for the first 30 minutes after receiving the vaccine: it is during this period that an allergic reaction to the vaccine may occur. Experts explain that the Sputnik V vaccine is contraindicated in children under 18 years of age.

Source: inform.kz