‘Flu Vaccine’ Amid Anxiety … Seniors 62 Years of Age and Older Start Free Vaccination Today



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As Scheduled for Government Flu Vaccine
“The benefits of inoculation outweigh the side effects”

On the afternoon of the 23rd, medical personnel are checking the vaccine to be vaccinated at a hospital in Namhae-gun, Gyeongnam. Newsis

With nearly 50 deaths reported after vaccination against influenza (flu), the government will begin vaccination from 62 to 69 on the 26th as scheduled.

Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun chaired a meeting of the Disaster Headquarters and Security Countermeasures in response to the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) at the government office in Seoul on the 25th. “He said.

Although deaths after influenza vaccination are one after another, the government believes that vaccination and causation are very low. Health and Welfare Minister Park Neung-hoo said in a briefing on the 25th: “Vaccines are scientifically and historically proven means that can save countless lives.” Compared to that, the profit is much higher. “

According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,154 out of 14.27 million people who received the flu vaccine before the 23rd reported adverse reactions. With 306 paid vaccinations and 848 free vaccinations, the majority complained of allergic reactions (245 cases), followed by fever (204 cases) and local reactions (177 cases).

As of the same day, 48 people reported that they had died after being vaccinated against the flu (including 2 deaths after reporting severe cases). The types of vaccines they received were △ Boryeong flu △ GC influenza Influenza Cobox △ Flu Plus △ SK BioSkycellflu △ Pakcigriff, etc.

In a briefing on the 24th, the director of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said: “If you are vaccinated, get it on a good day.” “Please seek medical attention.”

Park jinman reporter




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