The command center announced today that the unfrozen validity period of the existing BNT Wuhan pneumonia vaccine in China has been approved to be extended from 12 months to 18 months from the date of manufacture by the original factory.

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[Reporter Wu Liangyi/Taipei Report] In response to the Wuhan pneumonia (new coronavirus disease, COVID-19) epidemic, the Central Epidemic Command Center announced today that the existing BNT Wuhan pneumonia vaccine in China has not been thawed and has been approved to start from the date of manufacture by the original factory The 12-month extension is extended to 18 months, and the first dose of basic dose vaccination for infants, children and adolescents will be resumed or continued from now on, as well as subsequent doses of vaccinations over 5 years old.

The command center stated that the unthawed validity period of the adult dosage form of BNT was extended to September 21 this year, and the children's dosage form and infant dosage form were extended to October 31 this year.

The command center originally announced on February 6 this year that the public should pay attention to the BNT vaccination schedule, and precautions such as appointment work are no longer applicable. The first dose of basic dose vaccination for infants, children and adolescents will resume or continue to be provided from now on, and 5 It is used for follow-up doses over the age of 10; remind those who have not received the basic dose or follow-up doses to choose to vaccinate.

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The command center called for the gradual loosening of epidemic prevention measures. Vaccination against Wuhan pneumonia can reduce infection and reduce the risk of severe illness and death, so that people can feel more at ease when the lockdown is lifted in the future.

The public can check the "COVID-19 vaccination institutes" in the "vaccine plus one, unblocking peace of mind" section on the official website of the CDC, and use the "COVID-19 vaccination institute information" provided by local government health bureaus Or "Map of COVID-19 Vaccination Centers", choose the nearest vaccination site near your home or workplace to vaccinate.

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