Seongnam City to Provide Free Flu Vaccinations for All 908,464 Residents

At 547 Local Clinics and Hospitals,
Vaccinations Administered in Phases by Age Group

Seongnam City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor: Shin Sangjin) announced on September 24 that it will implement a free influenza vaccination program for all residents until April 30 next year.

Seongnam City Hall exterior. Provided by Seongnam City Hall

As of now, all 908,464 citizens can receive a free flu shot at any of the 547 local clinics and hospitals (designated medical institutions).

To facilitate this program, the city has allocated a budget of 15.5 billion won (including 4.3 billion won from national and provincial funds) to secure supplies of the trivalent vaccine.

The vaccinations will be administered in phases according to age groups to ensure a smooth process.

Children aged 6 months to 8 years who are receiving the flu shot for the first time require two doses and were given priority, with vaccinations starting on September 22.

Next, starting September 29, children aged 6 months to 13 years who only need one dose, as well as pregnant women, will be eligible for free flu shots. Those aged 75 and older can receive their shots from October 15, and those aged 70 to 74 from October 20.

From October 22, all residents, regardless of age, will be able to receive the influenza vaccine.

However, for middle and high school students who require early immunity, as well as those scheduled to take the college entrance exam or enter military service, vaccinations will begin on September 29, the same date as for children and pregnant women.

To get vaccinated, individuals must visit a designated clinic or hospital during the relevant period, bringing identification that verifies their address, a resident registration certificate (for minors), or a maternity handbook or pregnancy confirmation document (for pregnant women).

Those scheduled to take the college entrance exam or enter military service must also bring their exam registration slip or enlistment documentation in addition to their ID.

The list of designated clinics and hospitals can be found on the Seongnam City Public Health Center website.

A Seongnam City official stated, "Seongnam was the first among the 31 cities and counties in the province to introduce free flu vaccinations for all residents in 2023, and this marks the third year of the program," adding, "We are supporting healthy daily lives for our citizens by boosting immunity against the influenza virus."

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