Jeonnam Province to Begin Full-Scale Influenza Vaccinations from September 22

Free Vaccinations for Children, Pregnant Women, and Seniors 65 and Older
Starting October 15

Influenza Vaccination Information. Provided by Jeonnam Province

Jeonnam Province announced that it will begin full-scale influenza (seasonal flu) vaccinations starting on September 22 to proactively respond to the possibility of a flu outbreak this winter and to protect the health of high-risk groups.

Jeonnam Province especially urged participation in vaccinations, noting that the prolonged COVID-19 outbreak this year has increased the likelihood of a simultaneous spread of influenza and COVID-19. The province emphasized the importance of vaccinations to prevent infectious diseases and severe complications.

Free vaccinations are available for children aged 6 months to 13 years, pregnant women, and seniors aged 65 and older. To prevent congestion on specific days, vaccinations will be administered sequentially by age group. Seniors aged 65 and older are advised to receive their influenza vaccination at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccination, which begins on October 15.

Eligible individuals should bring identification and visit a vaccination center according to the schedule. After receiving the vaccination, they should remain at the medical institution for 20 to 30 minutes to monitor for any adverse reactions before returning home to rest sufficiently.

Vaccinations are available at designated medical institutions and public health centers nationwide, regardless of address. The list of available medical institutions can be checked by region on the Immunization Helper website.

Jeonnam Province has systematically organized the vaccination schedule by age and eligibility group in connection with the government’s National Immunization Program (NIP). To ensure residents can receive vaccinations with peace of mind, the province has established a safe vaccination system in cooperation with over 780 designated medical institutions centered around public health centers.

Jung Kwangsun, Director of Health and Welfare for Jeonnam Province, stated, "This year, the importance of influenza vaccination has grown even greater due to the high possibility of a simultaneous outbreak with COVID-19. In particular, children, pregnant women, and seniors must get vaccinated to prevent infection and complications."

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