Boseong-gun Implements Free Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination for Infants and Young Children

Expanding Support for Costly Optional Vaccinations... Protecting Children's Health

[Boseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Cheon-seok] Jeollanam-do Boseong-gun (Governor Kim Cheol-woo) announced on the 8th that starting from the 15th, it will provide free meningococcal meningitis vaccinations for infants and toddlers in the area.

The vaccination targets are infants and toddlers within 23 months of age who have a residence in Boseong-gun, and whose parents (father or mother) have had a residence in Boseong-gun for more than one year.

The vaccination is administered a total of four times: three doses at two-month intervals from 2 months to 6 months of age, and one dose after the age of 1. Vaccinations can be received at public health centers and health clinics in towns and townships.

Meningococcal meningitis is a second-class legally designated infectious disease that is difficult to diagnose, progresses rapidly, has a high fatality rate, and can leave serious aftereffects.

Although preventable by vaccination, it is a selective vaccination not supported by the national immunization program, and the cost burden often causes hesitation in getting vaccinated.

The county completed the revision of the 'Boseong-gun Ordinance on Support for Selective Vaccinations' in July to provide free meningococcal meningitis vaccinations for infants and toddlers.

Kim Cheol-woo, Governor of Boseong-gun, said, "In a situation where the daily lives of residents are controlled due to COVID-19 and anxiety about health and safety is increasing, we have implemented free vaccinations for infants and toddlers to protect residents' lives from infectious diseases and to create a safe childcare environment."

Meanwhile, the county is expanding support for selective vaccinations with high cost burdens, such as shingles vaccinations for the elderly and rotavirus vaccinations for infants and toddlers, to prevent infectious diseases and improve residents' quality of life.

Boseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Cheon-seok kun5783@asiae.co.kr

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