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After the flu epidemic in mid-November … 2 weeks for antibody formation
It is recommended to book the vaccination website and smartphone app in advance
Before receiving suspected symptoms of Corona 19, it is necessary to inform and delay the reservation
In preparation for the simultaneous epidemic of COVID-19 and the flu, the government has made it possible for 19 million people, or 37% of the population, to receive the flu vaccine for free this year.
Free shots start tomorrow (8) for children 6 months to 9 years who need 2 doses.
Reporter Han Young-gyu reports.
[기자]Children who need a flu shot twice are the first time they were born, or just once last year.
Children 6 months to 9 years of age should receive a second dose 4 weeks after the first to gain full immunity.
Starting this year, the number of free vaccines will be expanded.
In addition to the existing goals, middle and high school students ages 14-18 and ages 62-64 are eligible for free support.
This includes 19 million, or 37% of the total population.
[정은경 / 질병관리본부장 : 올해 국가예방접종에서 지원하는 백신은 작년까지는 3가 백신을 지원하였으나 올해부터는 4가 백신으로 변경하여 시행을 하도록 하겠습니다.]As the number of targets increases this year, the starting point for vaccines is separated by age group and administered sequentially.
In elementary, middle and high schools, the intensive vaccination period runs from the 22nd of this month to the end of the following month, and those over 62 years of age can receive the vaccine from the middle of the following month.
The flu epidemic usually occurs after mid-November and it takes about 2 weeks for antibodies to form after vaccination, so it is recommended to get vaccinated in late October.
To reduce COVID-19 infection in medical institutions, you can reduce congestion and waiting time by making a reservation in advance and completing an electronic payment form.
If you have suspected symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, you must notify us prior to receipt and postpone your reservation.
Since COVID-19 and influenza have similar symptoms and a high possibility of pandemic at the same time, it is also expected that a diagnostic kit will be introduced that can test both at the same time with a single test.
This is YTN Han Young-gyu.
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