timmydownawell wrote: ↑Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:29 pm

AndyKK wrote: ↑Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:16 pm

timmydownawell wrote: ↑Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:11 pm

AndyKK wrote: ↑Mon Jun 28, 2021 7:49 pm

Pseudonomdeplume wrote: ↑Mon Jun 28, 2021 6:55 pm I'm going tomorrow for my second, but I am alone evidently.
Andy, I PM'd you. Lead a horse... No more newbies for now. With no knowledge of how long the vaccine lasts, the earlier injectees could be due again soon. There is definitely a global shortage.

Sorry, I have not received any PM.
I have just been told about some one who has vaccines (AstraZeneca) but at a cost. Too late now will see about it tomorrow.

The Ministry of Health put out a release last night, denying that paid AZ shots were available at clinics and said they reject any such rumours.

How long have you been here Timmy, and you still believe what is written. And not what is available at a cost.

Just mentioned it because it came up on FB. If it exists, where would it come from? They only got 324k doses from COVAX and there hasn't been another shipment since.

CamboPete wrote: ↑Mon Jun 28, 2021 2:02 pm I did not get a jab, yet - I am not an anti-vaccer or something. There were multiple reasons for this, on one hand I was forced to wait (passport return from visa renewal when I was asked by landlord) and on the other hand, I did want to wait, because I could work from home / for more info / possibly another vaccine offered / info about new string protection etc. But most of all, because I did not assume that the vaccination program will be STOPPED for people in an area which were selected to receive vaccination. ... Completion of vacc program at end of June and expanding the vaccination program to another region did not sound the same to me. Besides, it's still June.

I just read this yesterday:
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ ... last-shots
Saying, that everyone who did not get it yet shall do so until July 8.

I went yesterday straight to my district vacc site and was told that they have finished the administration of shots already. Downer.
Today, I went to the Ministry of Work and Vocational Labour (since i have Work Permit and Working VIsa) and was told the same.

Now, I wonder - since there is that public call: Where can I get a shot in PP now? Is it maybe now in a centralized location for PP?

I can't hardly believe that there is a shortage until 8th with all the new vaccine orders rolling in, as possibly suggested here:
https://www.nationthailand.com/international/40002507 (found this link on another post here)

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

CamboPete wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:37 am

CamboPete wrote: ↑Mon Jun 28, 2021 2:02 pm I did not get a jab, yet - I am not an anti-vaccer or something. There were multiple reasons for this, on one hand I was forced to wait (passport return from visa renewal when I was asked by landlord) and on the other hand, I did want to wait, because I could work from home / for more info / possibly another vaccine offered / info about new string protection etc. But most of all, because I did not assume that the vaccination program will be STOPPED for people in an area which were selected to receive vaccination. ... Completion of vacc program at end of June and expanding the vaccination program to another region did not sound the same to me. Besides, it's still June.

I just read this yesterday:
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ ... last-shots
Saying, that everyone who did not get it yet shall do so until July 8.

I went yesterday straight to my district vacc site and was told that they have finished the administration of shots already. Downer.
Today, I went to the Ministry of Work and Vocational Labour (since i have Work Permit and Working VIsa) and was told the same.

Now, I wonder - since there is that public call: Where can I get a shot in PP now? Is it maybe now in a centralized location for PP?

I can't hardly believe that there is a shortage until 8th with all the new vaccine orders rolling in, as possibly suggested here:
https://www.nationthailand.com/international/40002507 (found this link on another post here)

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

UPDATE for anyone who is in the same situation:
After returning from the Ministry of Work and Vocational Labour, I went then to my Sangkat Office, where I was told what I already knew, that the vacc site for the district is closed. They sent me to the nearest alternate vacc site. When I asked, if there is any paper necessary from Sangkat, I was told it is not.

On arrival, I was informed that it is not possible here and was sent to another vaccination site (Phnom Penh Referral Hospital). There I was asked for my passport and (ironically) work permit (which I was asked for on the spot - and could present). After mentioning what other documents they might need and if the vaccination weren't open for anyone, I was told that'll do and that I can get the vaccination in the morning (by presenting these documents).
Of course, when I showed up in the morning this was no longer sufficient, I would need to present the letter from my Sangkat (valid also, if the document comes from a district outside where the hospital is located - I asked that specifically and made a pic from such a letter).

Surely, I went back to my Sangkat. After half a day, I was able to speak to the Head of the Sangkat Office. I must mention, that this person has always been nice and helpful with all previous things I had to do there, such as the registration when I moved in that Sangkat, residency letter and even giving me directions when I first drove there to look at the house. It happened so, that I stopped close from Sangkat and unaware that it was him at that time. Anyway, this time, he had to give me bad news, that he CAN'T provide me with that letter, even so it is simply used for vaccination at another site and basically states that I am living there and qualify (if that is indeed truly necessary in order to receive a vaccine). He said sorry, turned around and walked in his office. I couldn't even ask a follow up question, for any advice or possibly other means of referral or help.
Having read the Notice 43/21 posted here, this happened to be in a Sangkat for the District Khan Mancheay, which lists 0 people left to be vaccinated. It might be this, a true shortage of vaccinations or partly my inability/delay in getting the jab at the very first possibility. However, it is even still June and I am following a notice/news, that ANYONE who did not get jabs shall do so.

At last, I could manage to get on a "list" for vaccination at one of the sites by registering with my passport AND ONLY with help from Khmer persons.
I got the info that they will call me up before the 8th of July for vaccination, which I was told counts as "registered and eligible". It needs to be seen, if this is truly the case. After what I have experienced by now, I would not be surprised, if this is subject to change or the call might never come. Because they did not offer me the jab right away or a fixed vaccination date.
Anyone in the same situation, take a Khmer friend with you!

Has anyone an advice what else I could do right now? Simply waiting for the call feels like playing a lottery at the moment.

AndyKK wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:37 am Sunday I went by the last notification for people who had not had the vaccinations, I did not turn up in the early morning, I didn't fancy que-fighting. When I did get there the receptionist, whom had her table outside in the shade of the hospital grounds, just beyond the main entrance. I was told just the same what had put me in this position at the offset, "NO Barang". Sure, replied to her, she said wait, and went inside the building, soon returned and said "okay they will do". She took my details from my passport, also I handed her a slip of paper with my address written on, she asked for my phone number, but I had left it at home on charge, just a short time into when she started doing this I was joined to my left by a stocky policeman, and sure has she finished, she said we would call you next to make appointment for you to have vaccination, but we have no phone number for you. I am thinking today is the date 27th on the notice for the vaccinations here. I then asked her for her phone number and I would call or text her with my number, then they could contact me like she was suggesting. She jotted down her number and passed it too me, and sure I was escorted out of the gates by the policeman, just like I was at the Sangkat when I was Stubben to leave without information. Yes I thought I have been fobbed off once more. I text the young lady my number when I arrived home, she replied with a text saying thank you we will be in touch,
thinking of it I did not see many people there at the hospital. Tuesday evening I got a call from the lady "San" she said please come in the morning about 7.30am and she would meet me there. I arrived has planned and got in the que, no social distancing happening and a bit of crowding around the reception desk, after a time has I was keeping my distance there was a bit of disagreements with the group of people, about 8 of them with ID cards laid down on the desk and people with papers in their hands, the same policeman I had met previous, was now pushing this crowed away from the desk. Once I heard the people came from Pray Veng, I moved forward swiftly and placed my passport in the hand of the seated gentleman. He asked me for my invitation letter from the village chief, I just made a gesture with my hands because I didn't have. I told him, San phoned me and was supposed to meet me here, he said he did not know anyone called San. He said look there are many people, go home and we call you. So again off home I go. By the early afternoon no one had called, now I am thinking again its not going to happen, so I called "San", Andy I am so sorry about not meeting you this morning, can you make it here at 1.30. I will meet you, "okay" she said. I replied on my way now. San, was on the desk, once again I joined the short line of people before the desk. "Hi Andy" has I was closer now, she said "we wait for the boss". Please come and stand behind me here in the shade and wait. The boss turned out to be the village chief with my letter of invitation. That paper filled in by them I was given a number in Khmer, in fact everything apart from my name was wrote in Khmer. I was told to proceed down to the right find a seat and wait for my number called. I said I could not read my number, San smiled and wrote 134, "there is that better", yes I replied, but in reality it was not, because they were calling multi numbers at once in Khmer. but it was nice and cool sitting under the trees.



San came down to the policemen at the next stage with a handful of papers, next one of the policemen shouted "Barrang what are you still sitting there for" I got up and joined the line with distancing, because there were painted blocks on the floor. The policeman took the paper I was holding, and San replaced it with another paper, "not long to go" she said. Next temperature check, and added jokes from the two guys, they even had the Khmers laughing around me on a lighted note, I suppose a little slapstick humor. Then it was thumb print, then card followed by a very quick pinprick with no "ouch", so all done, apart from a little sit down.
I will add too, it was all followed from start to finish in a very professional and caring manner.

I looked for San has I was leaving, but didn't see her. I called her when I arrived home, to ask about the second part of the vaccine, thinking to myself only just a week and a day left before the program ends, short-time for the next jab. But she replied you will come back to the same hospital and do the same again in two weeks time.

clutchcargo wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 12:40 pm Just out of interest @AndyKK the village chief was he the one for the sangkat of the referral hospital you went to or for the sangkat where you live?