Hamyang-gun, Shingles Vaccination for Basic Livelihood Recipients Aged 65 and Over

Support for Recipients Without Vaccination History

Hamyang County Office.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam, provided free shingles vaccinations for elderly basic livelihood security recipients aged 65 and over.

Shingles is a disease caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which lies dormant in the dorsal root ganglia and reactivates when immunity weakens. The incidence increases with age, being 8 to 10 times higher in those aged 65 and over compared to younger age groups.

Eligible recipients are basic livelihood security recipients aged 65 and over with residency in Hamyang-gun this year. They can receive the vaccination by bringing their ID on the day of vaccination and visiting the Hamyang-gun Public Health Center or health branch office.

A representative from the Hamyang-gun Public Health Center said, “We hope that the free shingles vaccination will reduce the incidence among the elderly and lower treatment costs, allowing them to enjoy a healthy old age in Hamyang.”

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