Increase in influenza and COVID-19 patients in Busan... Free vaccination from the 12th

Busan City announced on the 7th that it will provide free COVID-19 vaccinations from the 12th to June 30th of next year.

This vaccination is being promoted to prevent severe disease and hospitalization in high-risk groups in a situation where influenza and COVID-19 are increasing together.

Over the past four weeks, the number of patients hospitalized at hospital-level medical institutions with influenza increased from 166 to 436, and the number of COVID-19 patients increased from 115 to 327, an increase of approximately 2.6 and 2.8 times, respectively.

Starting this season, COVID-19 vaccination will change from a temporary vaccination to a mandatory vaccination.

Those eligible for free vaccination are seniors over 65 years of age, people with weakened immune systems, and those hospitalized or residents of facilities vulnerable to infection. The vaccination will be administered sequentially by age group, starting with seniors over 70 years of age.

Seniors aged 65 years and older are eligible for national vaccination against both influenza and COVID-19.

For entrusted medical institutions that can provide vaccinations, you can contact your local public health center or check on the Vaccination Assistant website.