Q1:

Who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination？

Foreign nationals at the age of 18 and above in Hebei province, who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 yet, may, following the principle of voluntary participation, giving informed consent and assuming personal responsibility for risk, take COVID-19 vaccine (except for foreign Chinese ) .

Q2：

How many doses will be required?

China’s domestic inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine (Vero Cell) and recombinant SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine (CHO Cell) will be used. The former vaccine requires two doses and the second dose will be given 3-8 weeks after the first dose; the latter type requires three doses, and at least 4 weeks are needed between every two doses. Vaccine type may vary according to supply.

Q3：

Should I pay for the vaccine?

Foreign nationals who have joined China's social medical insurance scheme may take vaccine free of charge by presenting due insurance document on the vaccine taking site. Those who have not should currently pay a charge according to current standard. Please consult the vaccination station for details.

Q4:

How to make an appointment for vaccination?

Foreign nationals who wish to be vaccinated may check notices issued either by their employers or their residential community offices, and take vaccine in a planned way. Generally, foreign nationals working in Hebei province should make appointments through their employers; foreign teachers and students in colleges and universities should make appointments through such institutions, and other foreign nationals in Hebei province should make appointments through their residential community offices. After appointments are made, foreign nationals may take vaccine nearby as arranged by local district authorities.

Q5:

What documents should be provided for vaccination?

Foreign nationals should provide valid documents when making appointments and present their passports and valid residence permits at the vaccination site. Please make sure that relevant documents are valid on the date of taking the second dose. Those who have joined China's social security medical insurance should also present due insurance document.

Q6:

What papers should I sign?

Before taking vaccine, you should sign both a form of informed consent and a statement of bearing personal responsibility for all risks associated with vaccination. Please take necessary precautions and inform the vaccine giving personnel of your health condition, allergies, diseases, adverse reactions following vaccination, etc. so that they can decide whether you can take vaccine.

Q7:

What care should I take after taking vaccine?

You should stay at the vaccine taking site for 30 minutes of observation and may then leave if you have no adverse reaction. Keep the injection point dry on the day of vaccination and maintain personal hygiene. You should immediately seek medical help and alert the vaccine provider if you develop a persistent fever.

Q8:

How do I get the vaccination certificate?

When completing the vaccination, you can get the COVID-19 vaccination certificate from the staff at the vaccination station.

Q9:

Do I need to wear a mask after being vaccinated?

Vaccination will produce immunity from COVID-19 and greatly reduce infection risks. However, no vaccine is 100% effective; some people may have insufficient antibodies after taking vaccine and they can still be vulnerable to infection, especially when an immunologic barrier is not yet created. So it is important that you should wear masks, wash hands regularly, and keep social distance.

Q10:

Do I still have to take nucleic acid test after being vaccinated?

Can my vaccine taking certificate substitute for nucleic acid test report?

Vaccine taking can reduce infection risks, but no vaccine is 100% effective. When necessary, foreign nationals should still take nucleic test as required.