Damyang-gun Promotes Free Influenza Vaccination During Winter

Free Vaccination for Seniors 65+, Children Under 13, and Pregnant Women

Military Allocates Budget for Free Vaccination of Vulnerable Groups Aged 60-64 and 50-64

On the 12th, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that free influenza vaccinations are being administered to seniors aged 65 and over, children aged 13 and under, and pregnant women at 24 designated medical institutions within the county.

Additionally, the county is providing free additional vaccinations for vulnerable groups including Damyang residents aged 60 to 64, basic livelihood security recipients aged 50 to 64, persons with disabilities, national merit recipients, marriage immigrants, and single-parent families.

Damyang Public Health Center exterior. [Photo by Damyang-gun]

Eligible individuals can receive vaccinations at public health centers and branch health centers starting from the 19th.

Furthermore, paid influenza vaccinations will begin at public health centers and branch health centers from the 24th.

The target group for paid vaccinations is Damyang residents aged 14 to 59, with a cost of 11,000 KRW, administered on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies run out.

When visiting vaccination sites, individuals must bring identification such as a resident registration card to verify eligibility and prevent duplicate vaccinations.

After vaccination, recipients should remain at the site for 15 to 20 minutes to monitor for any adverse reactions before returning home to rest adequately.

A county official stated, “As influenza continues to spread, we strongly recommend that seniors with weakened immunity receive their vaccinations in a timely manner,” and added, “We ask everyone to strictly follow personal hygiene guidelines for prevention.”

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