Mapo-gu Expands Free Flu Vaccinations for Childcare and Elderly Welfare Facility Workers

Vaccinations Available Until April 30; Bring Identification and Proof of Employment
Check Designated Medical Institutions on the Mapo-gu Public Health Center Website

Mapo-gu (District Mayor Park Gang-su) recently expanded the 2024-2025 flu season free influenza vaccination targets to include employees of national and public daycare centers and district-run elderly social welfare facilities residing in Mapo-gu, due to a rapid increase in influenza (flu) patients.

The newly added eligible individuals can receive vaccinations at the Mapo-gu Public Health Center and four designated medical institutions in the area. The vaccination period lasts until April 30.

When visiting the health center or medical institutions, you must bring identification and proof of employment such as a certificate of employment.

A district official stated, “The quadrivalent vaccine used for this vaccination is highly effective as it is similar to the recently circulating influenza virus type A,” and added, “Along with vaccination, we ask that you wear masks in public places and on public transportation.”

Existing free vaccination targets, including children, pregnant women, and seniors aged 65 and over, can receive vaccinations at designated medical institutions nationwide. In Mapo-gu, vaccinations are available at 176 medical institutions.

Details regarding designated medical institutions and vaccinations can be found on the Mapo-gu Public Health Center website. Additionally, detailed information is available through the Mapo-gu Health Companion Department and the Dasan Call Center.

Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, said, “We hope everyone completes their flu vaccination before the Lunar New Year holiday to have a healthy holiday with their families,” and added, “Mapo-gu will do its best to protect residents from infectious diseases and various illnesses.”

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