lively participation – South Tyrol News

By: lup

Bolzano – On Saturday, September 21, more than 2,000 people came to the health service centers to be vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis (TBE). The morning of September 21 was reserved exclusively for those who received the second dose of the vaccine, and in the afternoon, first vaccinations were given in addition to second doses.

Four vaccination centers are available to citizens: the New Clinic of the Bolzano Hospital, the blood collection centers of the Merano and Brunico Hospitals and the entrance area of ​​Building C at the Bressanone Hospital. The high level of participation shows the great interest in the South Tyrolean Health Service’s health care initiative.

About the numbers:

A total of 2,088 people took part in the second open day, including those who had already received an appointment for the second dose on Friday, September 20th and those who had their vaccination booster after the first two doses. A total of 784 first doses were administered. The number of second doses was 1,304.

The numbers of the individual vaccination centers:

Bolzano: 298 first doses, 517 booster vaccinations,
Merano: 187 first doses, 291 booster vaccinations,
Brixen: 91 first doses, 201 booster vaccinations,
Bruneck: 208 first doses, 295 booster vaccinations.

Those who have received the first vaccination will receive a vaccination appointment for the second dose directly from the health service.