Starting Next Month 1st, Moderna Vaccination for Unvaccinated Individuals

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[Asia Economy Reporter Buaeri] Among the unvaccinated who previously had no intention of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, those who newly applied for vaccination will receive the Moderna vaccine starting next month.

The COVID-19 Vaccination Response Promotion Team explained in a reference document on the 21st, "The vaccine for unvaccinated individuals starting from the 1st of next month will be the Moderna vaccine."

However, the team added, "Depending on the vaccine supply situation, the mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) vaccine may be changed, and in such cases, individual notifications will be provided."

Meanwhile, reservations for unvaccinated individuals aged 18 and over who missed or postponed their vaccination opportunity have been underway since 8 p.m. on the 18th. As of this day, out of 5,776,556 eligible individuals, 44,528 have made reservations, which is about 0.8%. The reservation deadline is 6 p.m. on the 30th.

The vaccination period for those who made reservations between the 18th and 22nd of this month is from the 1st to the 16th of next month. For those who reserved between the 23rd and 30th, the vaccination period is from the 11th to the 16th of next month.

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