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A citizen is vaccinated against influenza (flu) at Gil Hospital of Gachon University in Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon. © News1The flu is not a “poisonous cold.” It is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza (flu) virus. For this reason, you should get a flu shot to prevent it. Since the flu and the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) have similar symptoms, it’s best to get a flu shot this year to protect yourself and avoid confusion. Here’s what you need to know about flu and vaccination.
―Can people who are eligible for free flu vaccines get free vaccines at any time?
“No. The age of the free vaccination and the period of the free vaccination are set. After the specified deadline, even those who are eligible for the free vaccination must be vaccinated for a fee, so they must go according to the free vaccination period “.
-Adults who are not eligible for free vaccination. When should I get vaccinated?
“You can always go to the hospital and pay for the vaccine. However, it is best to make an appointment as the number of free vaccination targets will increase this year and the number of paid vaccination targets will increase due to concerns about Corona 19. Enter the Vaccination Assistant home page and tab application (application) advance booking management system, select the medical institution you want to visit, request the vaccination reservation and fill out the electronic preliminary calendar. ”
“I’m trying to get a flu shot for the first time, but can I get it once?
“If this is the first vaccine in your life, you should receive 2 shots regardless of age. If you forget and have only given one dose, you will need to take another dose in the next season. You can receive the second dose within a month after the first dose. If you get the flu vaccine for the first time between 6 months and 8 years, you can get both at no charge. “
―In the case of infants and young children, free vaccination is subject to 6 months of age or older.
“It can’t be done. In principle, babies under 6 months should not be vaccinated against the flu. This is because the efficacy and safety of influenza vaccination has not been verified. Families with infants under 6 months they should fully vaccinate their families against the flu to reduce the risk of infection. “
-I got a flu shot in March of this year. Should she hit me again the same year?
“The flu is different each season. In other words, even if you were attacked earlier this year, it may not be possible to prevent the flu pandemic this season with last season’s vaccine. If possible, it is safer to get a new vaccine. “
“I still don’t see any flu patients around me. Should I get vaccinated now?
“It may seem early, but it’s good to keep in mind that the flu epidemic accelerates year after year. Protective antibodies form after about two weeks of being vaccinated. This means you should get vaccinated at least two weeks before the flu outbreak. In recent years, warnings of a flu pandemic have been issued between mid-November and early December. Those who need two vaccinations should start the vaccination as soon as possible starting in September, and those who need only one vaccine should complete the vaccination by the end of October. ” “If you and I are right, isn’t the vaccine supply insufficient?
“According to the government, the vaccine supply this year is for 30 million people. This is a 20% increase over last year. Excluding the 19 million people eligible for free vaccination, 11 million people can get vaccinated among the paid vaccination targets. Although the demand cannot be predicted with precision, the government does not expect it to fall short, considering the number of inoculations, the results of its own survey and the production capacity of national companies ”.
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