Free COVID-19 Vaccination ​Expanded to Second-Priority Recipients

Daejeon City is currently administering free⁣ COVID-19 vaccinations to seniors over 65 years of age, immunocompromised​ people over 12 years of age, and those hospitalized or residents​ of facilities vulnerable to infection.

Starting November 1st, the city will expand free COVID-19 vaccine vaccinations⁤ to medical personnel, workers at medical institutions, and workers at facilities vulnerable to infection. This expansion prioritizes high-risk⁣ groups and workers at institutions with high frequency⁢ of contact.

The COVID-19 vaccine used this year⁢ is ⁢the new JN.1 vaccine (Moderna, Pfizer, Novavax), which is effective against domestically​ prevalent mutations. ‍Eligible individuals can⁣ receive the desired vaccine at a total of 414 designated hospitals and⁢ clinics, regardless of residence.

Sports and Health Director Son Cheol-woong emphasized⁣ the ⁤importance of vaccination, saying, “We ask⁣ that workers at medical institutions and facilities vulnerable to infection who have frequent contact with high-risk groups‌ actively participate in the free vaccination and work hard to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”

For more information on vaccination, please ⁣visit the vaccination website or contact the relevant authorities.