Ulsan City Promotes Free Shingles Vaccination for Vulnerable Elderly

Starting February 14, Basic Livelihood Security Recipients Aged 75 and Over

Ulsan City Hall.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Ulsan City is promoting a support project for shingles vaccination for vulnerable groups in collaboration with the Ulsan branch of the Korea Population, Health and Welfare Association.

On the 12th, Ulsan City announced, "To reduce the vaccination cost burden and protect the health of elderly people in vulnerable groups, shingles vaccinations for vulnerable groups will be administered at the Family Health Clinic of the Ulsan branch of the Korea Population, Health and Welfare Association from February 14 until the budget is exhausted."

The vaccination targets are 1,265 basic livelihood security recipients aged 75 or older (born on or before December 31, 1947) who have been registered residents of Ulsan for more than one year.

By bringing an ID card and related certificates and visiting the Family Health Clinic of the Ulsan branch of the Korea Population, Health and Welfare Association, vaccinations can be received free of charge. However, those who have already been vaccinated and those contraindicated for vaccination are excluded.

An official from Ulsan City said, "Although the shingles vaccine is recommended for the elderly, it is classified as a non-reimbursable item under medical insurance, making it difficult for vulnerable groups facing economic hardships to get vaccinated. We will strive to reduce the economic burden on the health management of elderly vulnerable groups."

Shingles can occur at any age, but the incidence increases with age and it causes various complications. Since it is difficult to treat once it occurs, prevention is important.

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