Free Influenza Vaccination Program in Yongin Special City

Eligibility​ and Vaccination​ Schedule

Yongin Special City will provide free ⁣influenza vaccinations at 375 contracted medical institutions in the region from September⁤ 20 to April 30, 2024.⁤ The vaccination target is approximately 395,225 people, ⁤including:

• Children
• Pregnant women
• Seniors over 65 years old
• Livelihood and medical aid recipients
• The disabled

Seniors ⁢over 65 can also receive ‍the COVID-19 vaccine simultaneously.

Vaccination Schedule

The vaccination schedule is as follows:

• September 20: Children eligible for ‘two doses’
• October 2: Children eligible for ‘one dose’ and​ pregnant women
• October 11: Seniors ‍aged 75 and older
• October 15:‍ Seniors aged 70 to‌ 74
• October 18: Seniors aged 65 to 69
• October 25: Self-vaccination for Yongin citizens (seniors aged 60 to 64, livelihood and medical⁣ aid recipients aged ⁣14 to 59, and the disabled)

Designated ‍Medical Institutions and Guidance

The list of contracted medical institutions can be found on the vaccination assistant site ​(Yongin Special City Health Center website). ​For guidance, please call the Yongin Special City Call Center (1577-1122).

Importance of Vaccination

A health⁢ center official emphasized the importance of vaccination, especially⁤ for seniors over 65 years old,⁤ who can receive both flu and COVID-19 vaccinations ⁤simultaneously. It is essential to bring a valid ID when ⁢getting vaccinated.