On-site Vaccination for Unvaccinated Individuals Available from the 11th

On the 7th, citizens who visited the COVID-19 vaccination center set up at Bukahyeon Culture and Sports Center in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, are waiting after receiving their vaccine shots. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Chunhee Lee] On-site vaccination at medical institutions for unvaccinated individuals against COVID-19, originally scheduled to be available from the 18th, will now be possible starting from the 11th.

The COVID-19 Vaccination Response Promotion Team announced on the 7th that unvaccinated individuals aged 18 and over who wish to get vaccinated can receive same-day vaccination from the 11th without prior reservation, using the available stock at medical institutions.

Initially, on-site vaccination for unvaccinated individuals without prior reservation was planned to begin on the 18th. The Promotion Team stated, "This measure is taken to provide rapid vaccination opportunities to the unvaccinated and especially to increase the vaccination rate among the elderly aged 60 and above, who are at higher risk of severe COVID-19."

Unvaccinated individuals who wish to get vaccinated should inquire about vaccine availability before visiting a medical institution and then visit to receive vaccination after confirmation. Medical institutions must prioritize using opened leftover vaccines for same-day vaccinations, and unopened vaccines should be administered on a first-in, first-out basis. Additionally, unvaccinated individuals who did not apply during the prior pre-reservation can also receive leftover vaccines through portals such as Kakao and Naver, besides visiting medical institutions for vaccination.

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