Sinan-gun, Additional COVID-19 Vaccinations for Elderly and Immunocompromised

Protection of High-Risk Groups and Enhancement of Vaccine Preventive Effects

In June, Park Woo-ryang, the governor of Shinan County, visited the vaccination center to offer encouragement. ? Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Park Woo-ryang) is conducting additional COVID-19 vaccinations to enhance vaccine preventive effects and protect high-risk groups amid the ongoing occurrence of breakthrough infections.

According to the county on the 8th, the vaccination targets are elderly people aged 50 and over who have completed the primary vaccination series more than six months ago, infection-vulnerable facilities, and priority occupational groups. Immunocompromised individuals and those who received the Janssen vaccine can be vaccinated starting two months after their initial dose. The additional vaccinations will be administered using mRNA vaccines (Pfizer or Moderna).

Additional COVID-19 vaccinations can be received free of charge at designated medical institutions after making a prior reservation. For island areas without designated medical institutions, vaccinations will be conducted at health centers according to individual schedules by eup and myeon (town and township) divisions.

Reservations can be made through health centers and eup/myeon health sub-centers. Those who have difficulty making reservations on their own can visit the health sub-center with their ID and a mobile phone registered in their name to receive assistance with the reservation.

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