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Hong Lei1, Lingsheng Cao1, Yi Gong2
1National Immunization Program, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China.
China CDC Weekly
|October 1, 2021
Summary
Mobile vaccination vehicles in China efficiently administered an average of 72 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine doses per hour, increasing vaccination pace and saving resources.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Vaccinology
- Mobile Health
Background:
- Repurposed vaccination vehicles were utilized for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination campaigns in China.
- An evaluation was conducted to assess the vaccination throughput of these mobile units.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficiency and applicability of repurposed vaccination vehicles for large-scale COVID-19 vaccination.
- To determine the vaccination rate achievable with mobile vaccination units.
Main Methods:
- Daily reports on COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in vehicles in Hubei Province were collected from March 16-29, 2021.
- Vaccination rates and vehicle suitability for COVID-19 vaccination were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Vehicles equipped with two vaccination stations demonstrated suitability for various real-world settings.
- An average of 72 COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered per hour per vehicle, with a maximum capacity of 145 doses per hour.
Conclusions:
- Vaccination vehicles offer high-quality, convenient, and rapid on-site vaccination services.
- The use of mobile vaccination units can conserve human and financial resources, thereby accelerating the COVID-19 vaccination program.
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