Cheong Wa Dae: "We Will Recognize Adverse Reactions to Vaccines in Adolescents as Broadly as Possible"
[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-ho Kim] Park Soo-hyun, Senior Secretary for Public Communication at the Blue House, urged parents on the 15th to encourage adolescents to actively get vaccinated.
Park appeared on KBS's 'Sasa Geongeon' that day and said, "While I understand parents' concerns, it is better not to worry excessively."
He emphasized, "Compensation is provided for adverse reactions, and especially for adolescents, we intend to recognize claims as broadly as possible except in cases where there is medically clear evidence of no causality."
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Regarding the ruling party and government’s decision to consider a 'pre-support, post-settlement' approach for COVID-19 loss compensation, Park explained, "It is necessary to clearly convey the message that the government will take responsibility."
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