Suncheon-si Secures Flu Vaccines... Vaccinations Proceed as Planned Without Disruptions.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City (Mayor Heo Seok) announced that there is no problem in securing vaccines for about 45,000 high-risk priority vaccination targets aged 50 to 61, which Suncheon City proactively expanded in preparation for the simultaneous outbreak of COVID-19 and influenza.

Recently, local governments have been competing to announce the expansion of free influenza vaccination targets, but while it has been difficult to secure vaccines due to a flood of orders at once, Suncheon City has succeeded in securing vaccines.

As Suncheon City expands free vaccination for those aged 50 to 61, it has secured sufficient quantities as a result of efforts to secure vaccines, and eligible citizens can receive influenza vaccinations at 109 designated medical institutions starting from the 21st of next month.

In addition, paid vaccination targets aged 19 to 49 can receive vaccinations at Suncheon City Health Center and health branches after making a prior reservation based on the last digit of their birth year starting from the 27th of next month.

Citizens wishing to be vaccinated must make a prior phone reservation through the "Influenza Prevention Call Center," which will operate from the 12th of next month.

A Suncheon City Health Center official explained that when visiting designated medical institutions for vaccination, citizens must make a prior reservation and visit according to the different vaccination start dates by age group to comply with COVID-19 prevention guidelines and social distancing.

Due to recent issues found in the influenza vaccine distribution process, vaccination for those aged 13 to 18 has been temporarily suspended, and once the government completes quality verification and notifies the resumption schedule, citizens will be promptly informed. Vaccinations for pregnant women and children under 12 resumed on the 25th of last month.

Suncheon City plans to provide guidance via disaster text messages before the vaccination start date for each target group to ensure smooth vaccination.

Detailed vaccination information such as designated medical institutions can be found on the Suncheon City website and the Vaccination Helper site, and for other inquiries, citizens can contact the Suncheon City Health Center Vaccination Office for consultation.

It is known that neighboring local governments are experiencing difficulties in expanding vaccination due to challenges in securing vaccines.

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