在衡外籍人士新冠疫苗定点接种医疗机构（英文版）

Guidelines on COVID-19Vaccination

for Foreign Nationals inHunan

Q1: What is the age requirement for COVID-19vaccination?

Currently only foreigners who are 18 years old or above are eligible forvaccination.

Q2: Which vaccine will I receive?

Currently an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 (Vero cell) vaccine and a Chinesehamster ovary (CHO) cell vaccine, both made in China, are being used in HunanProvince. A full course of SARS-CoV-2 (Vero cell) vaccine consists of 2 doses atthe 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 atleast 4 weeks. The second dose should be given no later than 8 weeks after thefirst dose, and the third dose no later than 6 months after the first dose.Please refer to the specific instructions before vaccination. The instructionsmay change depending on the vaccine type later supplied at the vaccinationsite.

Q3: How to make an appointment for vaccination?

Foreign citizens meeting the requirements for vaccination may in principlebook your vaccination with the designated vaccination medical institutionspublished in this Guide: Those who have an employer are supposed to apply toyour 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 makeappointment; individuals may also book vaccination directly with the designatedvaccination medical institutions in your community.

Q4:What documents are required for vaccination?

Foreigners need to provide a valid ID when making the appointment ofvaccination, and to provide their passport and valid residency permit on thespot of vaccination. Please make sure that the relevant certificates are withinvalidity.

Q5: What kind of papers need to be signed?

Before the vaccination, an informed consent and a letter of commitment needto be signed at the same time. You should also take personal protection measuresand inform medical staff on site of your health condition so that they candecide if you are suitable for inoculation or not.

Q6: Should I pay for the vaccination?

Foreign nationals who have been covered by Hunan’s social medical insurancescheme may take vaccine free of charge by presenting due insurance document atthe vaccination site. Those who have not should bear the cost of RMB 100 perdose on their own.

Q7: Is there some dos and don’ts after vaccination?

You should stay at the vaccination site for 30 minutes of observation aftergetting vaccinated, and may then leave if you have no adverse reaction. Keep theinjection point dry on the day of vaccination and pay attention to personalhygiene. You should immediately seek medical help and alert the vaccine providerif you develop a persistent fever or other symptoms.

Q8: How do I get the vaccination certificate?

When completing the vaccination, you can get the COVID-19 vaccinationcertificate from the medical staff at the vaccination site.

Q9: Do I need to wear a mask after being vaccinated?

Vaccination will produce immunity from COVID-19 and greatly reduceinfection risks. However, None of the vaccines can be guaranteed for a 100%protective effect; some people may have insufficient antibodies after thevaccination and they can still be vulnerable to infection, especially when animmunologic barrier is not yet created. So it is important to wear masks, washhands regularly, and keep social distance.

Q10: Do I still have to take nucleic acid test after beingvaccinated? Can my vaccine taking certificate substitute for nucleic acid testreport?

Vaccine taking can reduce infection risks, but no vaccine is 100%effective. When necessary, foreign nationals should still cooperate withrelative departments and take nucleic test as required.

Q11:Designated vaccination medical institutions for foreigners inHengyang