Jiyeongmi, Director of KDCA, Visits Rotavirus National Vaccination Site

Jiyoungmi, Commissioner of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. [Photo by Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency]

Starting from the 6th of this month, the national rotavirus vaccination program has been implemented. On the 8th, Ji Young-mi, the Commissioner of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, visited a designated medical institution in Cheongju, Chungbuk, to listen to the opinions of infant parents.

Rotavirus easily spreads among infants and young children, causing vomiting, high fever, and severe diarrhea, but it can be prevented through vaccination (Rotarix and Rotateq). Until now, vaccinations had to be paid for privately at a cost of about 200,000 to 300,000 KRW, but with the national vaccination program, free vaccinations are now available at designated medical institutions and public health centers nationwide.

Commissioner Ji stated, "We expect active participation in vaccination from infant parents who may have felt burdened by the high costs of preventive vaccination until now," and added, "I personally listened to parents at the vaccination sites regarding their satisfaction with the national vaccination program and suggestions for improvement, and I will actively consider incorporating new aspects into the national vaccination program."

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