Gimcheon City Provides Free Shingles Vaccination for Vulnerable Elderly

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] Gimcheon City, Gyeongbuk Province, announced on the 27th that it will provide free shingles vaccinations for vulnerable elderly people starting September 1st. The support target is basic livelihood security recipients aged 80 or older (born on or before December 31, 1940) residing in Gimcheon City.

Shingles is a disease caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus latent in the body's nerve ganglia. It frequently occurs in elderly people with weakened immunity, causing symptoms such as vesicular rash, severe pain, sensory abnormalities, and various complications.

Vaccination applicants will receive a vaccination application form and a preliminary examination form by mail through the town, township, and neighborhood community service centers. Eligible individuals can fill out the documents and visit the medical institutions below with their ID to receive the vaccination.

Mayor Kim Chung-seop emphasized, "Shingles vaccination is a significant economic burden for vulnerable elderly people," adding, "We hope that free vaccinations will alleviate their financial burden and help them enjoy a healthy old age."

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