Gwangju Seo-gu Offers Free Shingles Vaccination for Seniors Aged 70 and Above

Published 11 Jul.2024 11:41(KST)

Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, is expanding the eligibility for free shingles vaccination from those aged 75 and older to those aged 70 and older.

On the 11th, Seo-gu announced that it has expanded the vaccination target to minimize the occurrence and complications of shingles and contribute to maintaining a healthy life in old age.

Notice for Herpes Zoster Vaccination for Vulnerable Groups Aged 70 and Over. <br>[Photo by Seogu]

Notice for Herpes Zoster Vaccination for Vulnerable Groups Aged 70 and Over.
[Photo by Seogu]

The support target includes basic livelihood security recipients aged 70 and older (born on or before December 31, 1954) who have been registered residents and have actually lived in the district for more than one year. They can receive one free dose of the live shingles vaccine.

The free vaccination will be available starting from the 15th, excluding those who have contraindications to the vaccine or have previously been vaccinated for shingles.

Vaccinations can be received by visiting one of the 18 designated medical institutions or the public health center in the district with a valid ID.

Lee Eun-ju, Director of the Infectious Disease Control Division, said, “Shingles incidence can be reduced by nearly half through vaccination alone,” and added, “We will do our best to carry out this project to ease the economic burden on vulnerable elderly populations and promote healthy aging.”