Dongdaemun-gu Expands Free Pneumococcal Vaccinations for Seniors to Private Medical Institutions
District to offer free vaccinations to seniors aged 65 and over at 127 private medical institutions starting from the 22nd
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] To protect the health of high-risk elderly individuals and prepare for the second wave of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), free pneumococcal vaccinations for the elderly, which were previously conducted only at public health centers, will be expanded to private medical institutions.
In elderly people aged 65 and older, invasive pneumococcal infections caused by pneumococcus are fatal. The mortality rate is 60% for bacteremia and 80% for meningitis. To prevent invasive pneumococcal infections in the elderly, since May 2013, public health centers nationwide have been promoting pneumococcal vaccination programs for the elderly.
Dongdaemun-gu (District Mayor Yoo Deok-yeol) announced that from the 22nd until the end of the year, free pneumococcal vaccinations for elderly individuals aged 65 and older (excluding those who have already been vaccinated at public health centers) will be provided at 127 local private medical institutions contracted with the Dongdaemun-gu Public Health Center.
By expanding free pneumococcal vaccinations to private medical institutions, it is expected to increase vaccination rates, thereby preventing pneumococcal infections, reducing mortality, and preventing cross-infections that may occur during the second wave of COVID-19.
The 127 medical institutions can be confirmed on the Dongdaemun-gu Public Health Center website or the Vaccination Helper site.
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Yoo Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “More elderly people will be able to conveniently receive free pneumococcal vaccinations near their homes as vaccinations will now be conducted at private medical institutions. Since the risk increases if COVID-19 and pneumococcus co-infect, we strongly encourage elderly individuals aged 65 and older to visit nearby medical institutions and get the pneumococcal vaccination.”
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