Naju-si Resumes Shingles Vaccination for Those Aged 65 and Over

Naju City in Jeollanam-do announced on the 31st that it will resume shingles vaccinations for citizens aged 65 and older through a prior reservation system.

The city supports citizens aged 65 and older (who have lived in the area for more than one year) at risk of shingles due to weakened immunity by providing shingles vaccine injections at a cost of 38,000 KRW starting this year.

Vaccination for shingles for citizens aged 65 and over.
[Photo by Naju City]

Since shingles vaccination is not part of the national mandatory immunization program, general citizens who are not basic livelihood security recipients or from low-income brackets must bear 100% of the vaccination cost, which averages between 130,000 and 150,000 KRW.

Although shingles prevention through vaccination is a top priority, many have hesitated or refrained from getting vaccinated due to the high cost, posing a threat to elderly health management.

Thanks to Naju City's support for vaccination costs, 700 people completed their first preventive vaccination within three days by the 29th, starting from the 26th of last month.

With secured vaccine supplies, the second round of vaccinations will be carried out sequentially from the 31st at public health centers and health sub-centers through prior reservations.

Reservations for vaccination can be made by phone at the public health center or health sub-centers.

Once the reservation is completed, the vaccination date and time will be sent via text message.

When visiting the health center for vaccination, bring an ID card and a resident registration certificate.

Kang Dong-ryeol, director of the public health center, said, “We are accepting prior reservations to prevent congestion caused by on-site registration and to ensure safe vaccinations. We hope everyone takes this opportunity to get vaccinated against shingles for a healthy old age.”

Naju = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Yukbong baekok@asiae.co.kr

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