Nearly 200 slots open per week at the vaccination center for 5-11 year olds in Vichy (Allier)

I compare the bite to a rose thorn.Some will still put themselves in states not possible but in general, it is going very well

Since January 3, the protocol remains the same and the injections are done only by appointment, for all children from 5 to 11 years old, this time this time.

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After completing a parental authorization at the reception, the referring adult accompanies the child throughout the protocol lasting about thirty minutes.Second step, rapid serological control (TROD) determines whether the young patient was or not infected with the virus.To reduce the apprehension of the bite at the tip of the finger in order to harvest a drop of blood, Camille Hourdel, of the medical team, knows how to find the right and comforting words."I compare it to a rose thorn.Some will still put themselves in states not possible but in general, it is going very well»», sourit la jeune femme.

New niches soon opened

Depending on the result of this TROD test, three cases then arise.If the control is positive, the child will not be vaccinated immediately but will have to perform a new screening test quickly.A single dose will be injected if the result reveals the presence of antibodies directed against the virus.If the test is negative, two injections at 21 days of intervals will be administered.

As a security measure, we did not want to put it in school, at the start of the school year and wait for the first dose to do it

In accordance with the regulations, only the pfizer-biontech mRNA vaccine, mixed with physiological serum and therefore three times less powerful than that used for adults, is injected for children from 5 to 11 years old.

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Sporting his diploma given to each child who received his first injection, Margaux, 8, patient for a few minutes on a chair, before being able to finally come out in the open air.For her mother, Charlotte, domiciled in Limons (Puy-de-Dôme), twenty kilometers from Vichy, this first injection is a great relief."I am myself a person at risk, my daughter understood that it was important to be vaccinated," explains Charlotte. As a security measure, we did not want to put it in school, at the start of the school year and wait for the first dose to do it.But the mother does not feel out of danger."We simply lower the risk of contamination but we are not completely safe".

Convinced families

Marie-Anne, from Thiers, in Puy-de-Dôme, accompanies, Grégoire, 11 years old."He is the only family has not been vaccinated.With the virus, it is leaving or double, and even a child of this age can develop serious forms, "she said.Two months before the twelfth year of Grégoire, the family preferred to take the lead so that it is administered a stronger dose.Immersed in his smartphone, the pre -adolescent, does not seem to be really concerned about the health issue."We did not forced it but it is true that he did not really have the choice either.He knows the risks very well, ”says Marie-Anne.

We have to take the plane in February, maybe proof of a vaccination scheme will then be requested for children.

Last example among others with the Franco-American Christophe who brings his 6-year-old twins, Anastasia and Silas.He makes coincide, through his approach, collective reasons and personal concerns."I have the impression that the virus is transmitted a lot in schools," he explains.And we have to take the plane in February, maybe proof of a vaccination scheme will then be requested for children.»»

The Allier will vaccinate 600 to 700 children per week

Like Anastasia, Margaux or Grégoire, nearly thirty children are welcomed, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, two every quarter of an hour.Wednesdays, the double figure.New slots could open soon.For the time being, and following the high demand, you have to wait at least until January 17 for an appointment.

Vaccination center for 5-11 year olds in Vichy.Health area, at the Arlequin, at 2 place Charles-de-Gaulle.It is open Monday to Friday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., except Wednesdays, from 8:45 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m..Registration via Doctolib, at 0.800.70.99.99 or with treating physicians.

Saturday December 8.To meet the high demand, the House of Associations' vaccination center in Vichy (from 12 years old) will exceptionally open tomorrow.By appointment on Doctolib.fr, on Ville-Vichy.fr, or via the green number: 0.800.70.99.99.

Yann Terrat