On the first floor of the Nanterre day hospital (Hauts-de-Seine), several laminated signs display in large red letters "Covid vaccine" everywhere.
“The doses finally arrived this morning.
Let's go!
», Rejoices Bruno Albert, director of care and deputy referent of the new vaccination center of the establishment.
Warned three days earlier by the ARS that they would receive, for the weeks and months to come, those who wish to benefit from the vaccine against the coronavirus, the hospital teams had very little time to implement the vaccination course.
“It was short, but we managed to get organized, as we have always been able to do over the past eleven months with this damn virus,” Bruno emphasizes.
For now, only caregivers and hospital staff over 50, who have given their consent, have priority.
Like Vincent, infectious disease specialist at the hospital, relieved that the pace is accelerating.
T-shirt sleeve rolled up over the shoulder, he is one of the first healthcare workers in Hauts-de-Seine to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
Like him, about fifteen of them received a first injection on Tuesday afternoon.
“As soon as I knew I could get vaccinated here, I didn't hesitate for a second to register.
I do it for myself but also for the patients I see every day, explains Martine, head of the radiology department.
I am currently the only one in my service.
Some of my colleagues are still a little cautious.
So I also come to have my arm pricked to set an example!
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