Training Center Soldiers Begin Vaccinations Starting Today

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[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter] New recruits enlisted at the Army training center will begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations starting today. In particular, booster shots to enhance preventive effects, especially for operational units, are expected to be prioritized for review.

According to the Ministry of National Defense on the 27th, after recent consultations with health authorities, the Ministry decided to start self-administration of vaccines at the Army Training Center in Nonsan, Chungnam, as well as at recruit training centers of various Army divisions nationwide.

The recipients will receive the Pfizer vaccine, which requires two doses, starting with recruits enlisted on this day. Accordingly, those who wish will receive the first dose during the 1st to 2nd week of enlistment, followed by the second dose after an interval of about three weeks. This means recruits will complete vaccination before finishing their training. Although health authorities previously recommended an interval of about 4 to 6 weeks between the first and second doses, the recommended period has recently been shortened to three weeks.

Since recruits at the Army Training Center have been considered the most vulnerable to COVID-19, it is expected that once self-vaccination is fully implemented, the overall vaccination rate at the training center will improve significantly, greatly reducing the risk of mass infection outbreaks.

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