Jangseong-gun Conducts 'Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations'

Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 11th that it will conduct influenza and COVID-19 vaccination in preparation for the upcoming winter season.

The free influenza vaccination targets are ▲residents aged 65 and older ▲children aged 6 months to 13 years ▲pregnant women, and the vaccination period is until April 30 of next year.

Residents receiving vaccinations.
Photo by Jangseong-gun

Vaccinations can be received at nearby designated medical institutions and public health centers regardless of the address.

The county is expanding free vaccination to ▲adolescents aged 14 to 18 ▲residents aged 60 to 64 to fully prevent influenza. The expanded target groups can receive vaccinations at Jangseong public health centers and health sub-centers.

COVID-19 vaccination will be carried out from the 19th of this month until March 31 of next year.

The new vaccine (XBB.1.5.) will be used, and only one dose is required after 90 days from the last vaccination. The target groups are ▲those aged 65 and older ▲immunocompromised individuals aged 12 to 64 ▲members of high-risk facilities and other high-risk groups.

From the 1st of next month, any resident aged 12 or older can receive the vaccination upon request.

Same-day vaccination without reservation is also available at designated medical institutions and public health centers nationwide. Since immunity establishment and safety have been confirmed, it is recommended that high-risk groups receive both the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines simultaneously.

An official from the Jangseong-gun public health center said, “As influenza and COVID-19 continue to spread, we strongly encourage high-risk groups such as seniors aged 65 and older to get vaccinated.”

Jangseong = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu baekok@asiae.co.kr

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