Free Influenza Vaccination for Seniors Aged 70 and Over Starting from the 19th

Ages 62 to 69 Start from the 26th

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency announced on the 16th that it will begin the national influenza vaccination support program for the elderly for the 2020-2021 season starting from the 19th.

To prevent overcrowding in the early stages of the vaccination campaign, the age groups have been divided so that those aged 70 and above can receive the vaccine from the 19th, and those aged 62 to 69 can receive it from the 26th.

Designated medical institutions can be checked through the 'Vaccination Helper website' or the Vaccination Helper mobile application (app). When visiting the vaccination site, an ID must be brought to verify eligibility for free vaccination.

Source: Provided by Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency

After reviewing the supply status of influenza vaccines for those aged 62, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency reported that the total distribution volume is 28.98 million doses, an increase of 5.07 million doses compared to last year (23.91 million doses).

Jung Eun-kyung, Commissioner of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, stated, "Influenza vaccination is the most reliable way to protect health during the winter season," and urged, "We strongly recommend that elderly people with weakened immunity get vaccinated, and we ask public health centers and designated medical institutions to cooperate to ensure that priority vaccination groups can receive their shots."

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