在衡外籍人士新冠疫苗定点接种医疗机构（英文版）

　　Guidelines on COVID-19 VaccinationcoZ育儿早教网

　　for Foreign Nationals in HunancoZ育儿早教网

　　Q1: What is the age requirement for COVID-19 vaccination?coZ育儿早教网

　　Currently only foreigners who are 18 years old or above are eligible for vaccination.coZ育儿早教网

　　Q2: Which vaccine will I receive?coZ育儿早教网

　　Currently an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 (Vero cell) vaccine and a Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell vaccine, both made in China, are being used in Hunan Province. A full course of SARS-CoV-2 (Vero cell) vaccine consists of 2 doses at the interval of 3 weeks at least and 8 weeks at most. The Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell vaccine consists of 3 doses, interval among each dose should be at least 4 weeks. The second dose should be given no later than 8 weeks after the first dose, and the third dose no later than 6 months after the first dose. Please refer to the specific instructions before vaccination. The instructions may change depending on the vaccine type later supplied at the vaccination site.coZ育儿早教网

　　Q3: How to make an appointment for vaccination?coZ育儿早教网

　　Foreign citizens meeting the requirements for vaccination may in principle book your vaccination with the designated vaccination medical institutions published in this Guide: Those who have an employer are supposed to apply to your employer who will collect the booking information and make appointment; individuals without an employer may book your vaccination with the community (village) where you live, which will collect the booking information and make appointment; individuals may also book vaccination directly with the designated vaccination medical institutions in your community.coZ育儿早教网

　　Q4:What documents are required for vaccination?coZ育儿早教网

　　Foreigners need to provide a valid ID when making the appointment of vaccination, and to provide their passport and valid residency permit on the spot of vaccination. Please make sure that the relevant certificates are within validity.coZ育儿早教网

　　Q5: What kind of papers need to be signed?coZ育儿早教网

　　Before the vaccination, an informed consent and a letter of commitment need to be signed at the same time. You should also take personal protection measures and inform medical staff on site of your health condition so that they can decide if you are suitable for inoculation or not.coZ育儿早教网

　　Q6: Should I pay for the vaccination?coZ育儿早教网

　　Foreign nationals who have been covered by Hunan’s social medical insurance scheme may take vaccine free of charge by presenting due insurance document at the vaccination site. Those who have not should bear the cost of RMB 100 per dose on their own.coZ育儿早教网

　　Q7: Is there some dos and don’ts after vaccination?coZ育儿早教网

　　You should stay at the vaccination site for 30 minutes of observation after getting vaccinated, and may then leave if you have no adverse reaction. Keep the injection point dry on the day of vaccination and pay attention to personal hygiene. You should immediately seek medical help and alert the vaccine provider if you develop a persistent fever or other symptoms.coZ育儿早教网

　　Q8: How do I get the vaccination certificate?coZ育儿早教网

　　When completing the vaccination, you can get the COVID-19 vaccination certificate from the medical staff at the vaccination site.coZ育儿早教网

　　Q9: Do I need to wear a mask after being vaccinated?coZ育儿早教网

　　Vaccination will produce immunity from COVID-19 and greatly reduce infection risks. However, None of the vaccines can be guaranteed for a 100% protective effect; some people may have insufficient antibodies after the vaccination and they can still be vulnerable to infection, especially when an immunologic barrier is not yet created. So it is important to wear masks, wash hands regularly, and keep social distance.coZ育儿早教网

　　Q10: Do I still have to take nucleic acid test after being vaccinated? Can my vaccine taking certificate substitute for nucleic acid test report?coZ育儿早教网

　　Vaccine taking can reduce infection risks, but no vaccine is 100% effective. When necessary, foreign nationals should still cooperate with relative departments and take nucleic test as required.coZ育儿早教网

　　Q11:Designated vaccination medical institutions for foreigners in HengyangcoZ育儿早教网

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