Seongdong District Provides Free Influenza Vaccinations to 3,500 Essential Workers

The Only District in Seoul Offering This Program
Available Until November 30

Seongdong District in Seoul (District Mayor Jeong Wonoh) is providing free influenza (flu) vaccinations until November 30, 2025, to protect the health of essential workers who have frequent contact with the public.

Seongdong District provides free influenza vaccinations to 3,500 essential workers. The photo shows people receiving the vaccination. Provided by Seongdong District.

Seongdong District was the first in the country to define "essential workers" during the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, and has proactively implemented protection and support policies for workers who maintain social functions by performing face-to-face work despite the risk of infection.

In particular, the influenza vaccination program for essential workers is a policy unique to Seongdong District among Seoul’s autonomous districts. Over the past five years since 2020, approximately 10,000 essential workers have benefited from free vaccinations.

This year’s vaccination program runs from October 22 to November 30, 2025, and also includes vulnerable groups such as recipients of basic medical benefits, in addition to essential workers. Eligible essential workers include about 3,500 people in the district, such as employees of childcare centers, social welfare facilities, child welfare institutions, public transportation workers, apartment management staff, and sanitation workers.

Free vaccinations are available at 73 designated medical institutions within Seongdong District, and a list of these institutions can be found on the Seongdong District Public Health Center website. Eligible individuals must bring identification to confirm their eligibility before receiving the vaccination.

Meanwhile, Seongdong District is also offering free influenza vaccinations to other vulnerable groups. Children aged six months to 13 years and pregnant women can receive vaccinations until April 30, 2026, and seniors aged 65 and older can be vaccinated at designated medical institutions starting October 22, 2025.

Jeong Wonoh, Mayor of Seongdong District, stated, “We are continuously supporting influenza vaccinations to protect the health and safety of essential workers who dedicate themselves to maintaining stable social functions even during sudden disasters. We will continue to implement policies that provide practical support for improving the treatment and job security of essential workers.”

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