Damyang-gun Offers Free Influenza Vaccinations Starting from the 14th

Free Vaccinations Begin for Eligible Children with Two Doses at Designated Vaccination Clinics

[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 11th, Damyang County in Jeollanam-do announced that it will begin offering free influenza vaccinations starting with children aged 6 months to 13 years, followed by pregnant women and residents aged 65 and older.

This year, the free influenza vaccination target group includes those aged 65 and above, and the county has secured its own budget to extend free vaccinations to residents aged 60 to 64. The vaccine provided is the quadrivalent vaccine, the same as last year.

To ensure safety and convenience, vaccinations will be administered separately by target groups. Starting from the 14th, children requiring two doses (those aged 6 months to 8 years receiving their first vaccination) and pregnant women will begin receiving vaccinations.

Vaccinations will be conducted at designated medical institutions (Damyang Sarang Hospital in Damyang-eup, Dongsan Korean Medicine Hospital, Park Internal Medicine Clinic, Hana Clinic, Goseo Korean Medicine Clinic, Samsung Clinic, Nanum Internal Medicine Clinic in Subuk-myeon, and Saehana Clinic).

Considering the influenza epidemic period and that preventive effects appear two weeks after vaccination, children targeted for vaccination should complete the two-dose regimen by November if possible.

For children receiving their first dose, vaccinations will be available from the 14th of next month, and influenza vaccinations for seniors aged 65 and older will be conducted at designated medical institutions starting from the 12th of next month. Vaccinations at public health centers are scheduled to begin on October 18.

For residents aged 60 to 64 supported by the county, vaccinations will be conducted only at public health centers.

When visiting vaccination sites, recipients must bring identification verifying their eligibility (pregnant women should bring a maternity handbook, pregnancy confirmation certificate, etc.).

A county official stated, “Considering the simultaneous spread of COVID-19, influenza vaccination has become more important. Medical personnel should carefully check for any adverse reactions during pre-examination and after vaccination, and ensure thorough management such as safe vaccine storage.”

Designated vaccination medical institutions can be confirmed and appointments made through the Vaccination Helper website.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.