Hwasun-gun to Implement Free Rotavirus Vaccinations Starting from the 13th

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Young-gyun] Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gu Chung-gon) announced on the 10th that starting from the 13th, it will provide free rotavirus vaccinations for infants under 8 months old who have resided in Jeollanam-do for more than one year.

Rotavirus is the most common cause of gastroenteritis and is transmitted via the fecal-oral route.

Infection causes symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and fever, and it frequently occurs in infants aged 6 months to 2 years.

Rotavirus is not included in the 17 types of national mandatory vaccinations for infants and young children, and the cost per vaccination ranges from 100,000 to 150,000 KRW.

Due to economic burdens, some low-income families forgo vaccination.

The free rotavirus vaccination is available to infants who have been registered residents of Jeollanam-do for over one year and can receive 2 or 3 oral doses starting from 2 months of age at 2-month intervals (minimum interval of 1 month between doses).

A health center official stated, “The World Health Organization (WHO) also recommends that rotavirus vaccination is essential,” and added, “Please ensure that children in the community receive the vaccination to grow up healthy without exposure to infectious diseases.”

For more details, contact the vaccination office at the county health center.

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