Seoul City Provides Free Flu Vaccinations to 3,700 Homeless and Ssokbang Residents

Sanofi Pasteur and Support for Winter Health Management of Vulnerable Groups

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 9th that it will provide free flu vaccinations and tuberculosis screenings for homeless people and residents of jjokbang (small, cramped rooms) from the 12th of this month until the end of next month.

Since 2011, the city has been conducting free vaccinations for vulnerable housing groups such as the homeless every October to November in partnership with Sanofi Pasteur Co., Ltd., benefiting a total of 33,353 people up to last year. This year, 3,700 people will receive free flu shots.

This flu vaccination campaign targets homeless people who are not included in this year's national free flu vaccination program and will be conducted until the end of November. On-site vaccinations will be carried out with the support of volunteer groups at 15 homeless facilities with more than 50 people, 5 jjokbang counseling centers, and free clinics at Seoul Station and Yeongdeungpo.

Additionally, Seoul will provide a second round of free tuberculosis screenings in cooperation with the Korean Tuberculosis Association (Seoul branch) to ensure early treatment and prevent the spread of infection among homeless people and jjokbang residents, alongside the flu vaccinations.

Mobile screenings will be prioritized through house-to-house visits in the 5 jjokbang villages, and screenings will also be conducted in front of Gwangya Church in Yeongdeungpo and at Seoul Station Plaza over two days, November 16-17.

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