Namyangju City Offers Free COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccinations

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Kwangdeok) announced on October 13 that it will implement the '2025-2026 Seasonal COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination Program' from September 22, 2025, to April 30, 2026.

'2025-2026 Seasonal COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination Program' Notice. Provided by Namyangju City

This program has been established to prepare for the possible simultaneous outbreak of COVID-19 and seasonal influenza during the winter season. Influenza vaccinations are being provided through national, Gyeonggi Province, and Namyangju City support programs, ensuring a systematic approach so that many citizens can receive the vaccine.

The COVID-19 vaccination is available for the following groups: seniors aged 65 and older, immunocompromised individuals, and residents or inpatients of high-risk facilities. Immunocompromised individuals and those in high-risk facilities can receive vaccinations starting October 15, while seniors can receive vaccinations according to the following schedule: those aged 75 and older from October 15, those aged 70 to 74 from October 20, and those aged 65 to 69 from October 22.

The influenza vaccination is primarily available for children aged 6 months to 13 years, pregnant women, seniors aged 65 and older, and workers in high-risk facilities. With additional support from the city, the eligible groups have been expanded to include vulnerable populations such as those aged 50 to 64, recipients of basic livelihood or medical benefits, national merit recipients, and people with severe disabilities aged 14 to 64.

Eligible individuals can receive free vaccinations at designated medical institutions and public health centers. In addition, seniors aged 65 and older can receive both the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines at the same time.

Vaccinations for children and pregnant women began on September 29, 2025, and from October 13 onward, vaccinations for vulnerable groups and seniors are being administered.

In particular, Namyangju City has designated contracted medical institutions to focus on providing influenza vaccinations to vulnerable groups from October 13 to December 12 as part of its own initiative.

An official from the Namyangju Public Health Center stated, "The public health centers (Namyangju, Namyangju Pungyang, and Eastern branches) provide influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations every season, and offer free vaccinations to groups at high risk of infection or transmission."

The official added, "We strongly encourage everyone to receive their vaccinations according to the designated schedule. The city will do its utmost to increase awareness and manage contracted medical institutions so that as many eligible individuals as possible can benefit from the program."

Meanwhile, detailed information regarding the vaccination schedule, designated medical institutions, and eligibility criteria can be found on the Namyangju City blog and the public health center website.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.