Tianjin's Binhai area vaccinates foreign children

Binhai New Area in Tianjin began on Monday to administer COVID-19 vaccines to foreigners aged 3 to 18.

A special service zone is offered to that group at TEDA Hospital. Young children and the teenagers should be accompanied by their parents.

The first child to receive an injection, Mclean Ethan James, 6 — a British student at Tianjin TEDA Maple Leaf International School — told a reporter in fluent Chinese: "I'm not feeling pain and not afraid. ... It prevents infection from the COVID-19 virus."

His father, who came to the hospital earlier to be vaccinated and was assisting his son this time, said, "I feel good after having finished ... no problem. I feel safe. It keeps everybody safe."

He lauded the management and organization of the vaccine service for foreigners in Tianjin, ongoing since March, and recent services for children.

"It's very good to have, and that's why we're here. I think it is very good and quick. The progress is well organized. It's easy."

Tao Wei, a doctor at the TEDA Community Medical Service Center, said, "We have made a registration service for foreigners, and in particular for children 3 to 11. They are advised to register one day ahead."

Special English-language services are also provided.

Tianjin's downtown area has also begun vaccinating children.