Gurye-gun Offers Free Pneumococcal Vaccinations
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Miseok] Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 8th that it is providing free pneumococcal vaccinations year-round for seniors aged 65 and older.
The eligible individuals are seniors born in 1955 who turn 65 this year and those aged 66 and older who have not yet been vaccinated. They can receive the vaccination for free at public health centers and health clinics.
The pneumococcal 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) can effectively prevent serious complications from pneumococcal infections (50-80%) with just one dose.
According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, COVID-19 progresses to viral pneumonia and then leads to complications such as sepsis or acute respiratory distress syndrome, causing immune suppression and potentially death. Therefore, pneumococcal vaccination is essential.
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Kim Hyeongjin, Director of Gurye-gun Public Health Center, urged, “Unlike the flu vaccine which is administered annually, pneumococcal vaccination only requires one dose for prevention, so please be sure to get vaccinated.”
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