[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] Park Neung-hoo, the first deputy head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (Minister of Health and Welfare), emphasized once again on the 27th that he will receive the influenza (flu) vaccination today and urged people to trust expert judgment and participate in the vaccination.


At the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters meeting held at the Government Complex Sejong on the morning of the 27th, Minister Park stated, "Excessive fear and misinformation, as seen during the COVID-19 prevention process, can rather undermine our safety," and added, "I hope you trust expert judgment and participate in the vaccination."


He continued, "I am also scheduled to receive the vaccination today," and urged, "Please follow the safety vaccination precautions, such as checking your health condition before and after the vaccination."



Minister Park plans to receive the vaccination at a medical institution near Sejong City around 2 p.m. that day.


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