Muan-gun Begins Influenza Vaccinations for Children and Pregnant Women

Starting from the 14th, influenza vaccinations for children and pregnant women have begun, followed by vaccinations for seniors aged 65 and older and vulnerable groups in sequence. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Muan＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] Muan County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) announced that starting from the 14th, influenza vaccinations for children and pregnant women have begun, followed by vaccinations for seniors aged 65 and older and vulnerable groups in sequence.

On the 14th, vaccinations are administered to children requiring two doses (first-time recipients aged 6 months to 13 years), and pregnant women; from October 12, to children requiring one dose, seniors aged 75 and older; from October 18, to seniors aged 70 to 74 and vulnerable groups (basic livelihood security recipients, near-poverty recipients, national merit recipients, and persons with disabilities); and from October 21, to seniors aged 65 to 69.

Vaccination recipients must bring an ID to verify their identity, and pregnant women must bring verification documents (maternity handbook, pregnancy confirmation). Vaccinations are conducted at public health centers and designated influenza medical institutions.

Designated medical institutions can be checked on the public health center and county websites, as well as the Vaccination Helper website. For detailed information regarding vaccinations, please contact the Muan County Public Health Center.

Governor Kim San said, “Since COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations are being conducted simultaneously this year, we ask that you make advance reservations to prevent overcrowding at health and medical institutions,” and added, “We will do our best to ensure that vaccinations proceed smoothly according to schedule.”

Muan＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo ohj1358@asiae.co.kr

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