Damyang-gun Begins 4th COVID-19 Vaccination for Immunocompromised... Targeting Over 2,600 at Nursing Hospitals and Facilities

Proactive Response Through Additional Vaccinations for High-Risk Groups

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 1st that it has started the 4th vaccination for about 2,600 people at 33 nursing hospitals and nursing facilities in the area.

This additional vaccination is conducted preemptively targeting nursing hospitals, facilities, and immunocompromised individuals who have difficulty forming immunity due to underlying diseases and whose vaccination effectiveness may decrease over time after the 3rd dose, increasing disease burden.

The 4th vaccination is possible from 4 months after the 3rd dose, but in cases where there is a concern about group infection outbreaks, the interval is shortened to 3 months. The vaccines used are Pfizer or Moderna (mRNA).

Additionally, the 4th vaccination is administered to immunocompromised individuals who have difficulty forming immunity to promote immune formation and prevent severe illness and death.

Since February 14, advance reservations and same-day vaccinations (at designated medical institutions) have been conducted, and vaccinations based on advance reservations have been available at designated medical institutions in the area since the 28th.

The target group is immunocompromised individuals aged 18 or older who have completed the 3rd vaccination. The vaccination interval is possible from 4 months after the 3rd dose, but can be shortened to 3 months for special reasons such as overseas travel, hospitalization, or treatment.

A county official stated, “Nursing hospitals and nursing facilities where group living is inevitable are especially vulnerable to infection due to the spread of Omicron,” and urged, “We hope for active participation in the 4th vaccination from the target groups to prevent severe illness and death among high-risk groups.”

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