Gyeongnam Province Resumes Free Flu Vaccinations Starting the 13th

Ages 13-18 from the 13th, ages 70 and above from the 19th, ages 62-69 from the 26th

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] Following the government's announcement to resume the '2020~2021 Seasonal Influenza National Vaccination Program,' which was temporarily suspended due to 'room temperature exposure' issues during distribution, Gyeongsangnam-do will restart flu vaccinations from the 13th.

According to Gyeongnam Province on the 12th, flu vaccinations will be resumed with staggered start dates by target group to ensure safe administration. Children aged 13 to 18 (middle and high school students) will begin on the 13th, seniors aged 70 and above on the 19th, and seniors aged 62 to 69 will be vaccinated sequentially starting from the 26th.

The vaccination period will continue until December 31. This is to prepare for the simultaneous spread of COVID-19 and influenza, taking into account the influenza epidemic period as well as the antibody production and duration after vaccination.

Since the free flu vaccination start dates differ by target group, it is essential to check the specific date in advance and visit a nearby designated medical institution or public health center for vaccination. Designated medical institutions can be confirmed through the Vaccination Helper website or the Vaccination Helper mobile application (app), and making a reservation in advance at the designated medical institution can reduce waiting times.

A provincial official urged, "When visiting vaccination sites, please strictly follow personal hygiene rules such as wearing masks and washing hands to prevent infectious diseases including COVID-19, and receive the vaccination only when you are healthy without respiratory symptoms." They added, "Considering the influenza epidemic period, vaccinations should be completed by early November at the latest."

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