Ulsan City Expands Free Shingles Vaccination for Vulnerable Groups

Increase in Total Project Cost, 525 More Beneficiaries This Year Compared to Last

Among Basic Livelihood Security Recipients Aged 65 and Over, Residing in Ulsan for More Than One Year

Ulsan City will provide free shingles vaccinations for basic livelihood security recipients aged 65 and older.

Ulsan City announced that the number of free shingles vaccination recipients this year is 1,790, an increase of 525 from last year.

This is because the total project budget increased and the number of free vaccination recipients expanded as the method changed from being commissioned to the Population, Health and Welfare Association last year to being directly conducted by district and county health centers starting this year.

The free vaccination recipients are those aged 65 and older who are basic livelihood security recipients and have been registered residents of Ulsan City for more than one year.

Eligible recipients will receive one free vaccination. However, those who are contraindicated for the shingles vaccine or have a history of previous shingles vaccination are excluded from support. Those wishing to receive the vaccination can inquire at their local district or county health center.

An official from Ulsan City said, “We will gradually expand the support for shingles vaccination recipients to reduce the economic burden on vulnerable elderly groups and lower the incidence rate of shingles.”

Ulsan City has been providing free shingles vaccinations for vulnerable groups since 2022, benefiting a total of 2,530 people over two years.

Ulsan City Hall.

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