"Flu Season Expected to Arrive Early This Year"...Gangseo District Offers Free Vaccinations Starting September 21

Children, Pregnant Women, and Seniors Aged 65 and Older

Free Vaccination Program for Health-Vulnerable Groups in Gangseo District

Gangseo District in Seoul (headed by District Mayor Jin Kyo-hoon) will provide free influenza vaccinations for children, pregnant women, seniors aged 65 and older, and health-vulnerable groups from September 21, 2026, to April 30, 2027.

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As the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency issued an influenza warning earlier than usual on September 11, Gangseo District will bring forward the national vaccination schedule to help prevent the spread of respiratory infectious diseases.

The eligible population includes children aged 6 months to 14 years, pregnant women, seniors aged 65 and older, and health-vulnerable groups. Children and pregnant women will be able to receive the vaccination starting September 21.

In particular, Gangseo District has expanded the age range for free vaccinations for children, who are especially vulnerable to infection in group living environments, from up to 13 years of age to up to 14 years. Children must bring documents to verify their age, such as a resident registration certificate or health insurance card. Pregnant women, regardless of their stage of pregnancy, must bring supporting documents such as a maternity handbook.

Vaccinations for seniors will be conducted by age group. Those aged 75 and older can receive vaccinations starting October 6, those aged 70 to 74 starting October 12, and those aged 65 to 69 starting October 15.

Anyone eligible for free vaccination can receive the vaccination at any designated medical institution nationwide, regardless of their place of residence. The list of designated medical institutions can be found on the Disease Control and Prevention Agency’s Immunization Helper website (nip.kdca.go.kr).

Among Gangseo District residents, health-vulnerable individuals can receive vaccinations at designated medical institutions in Gangseo District starting October 26. The eligible groups are those aged 15 to 64 years with severe disabilities, recipients of basic living support aged 50 to 64, and national merit recipients themselves aged 50 to 64.

When receiving the vaccination, you must bring identification along with the appropriate supporting documents, such as a welfare card for persons with disabilities, certificate of benefits for basic living recipients, or certification for national merit recipients. The list of designated medical institutions can be found on the Gangseo District Health Center website.

District Mayor Jin Kyo-hoon stated, "Children, pregnant women, and seniors are at a heightened risk of complications if infected, making proactive vaccination especially important," urging, "Please ensure you complete your vaccination at a designated medical institution before the flu season is in full swing."

For more details, contact the Gangseo District Health Center’s Health Management Division at 02-2600-5915, 5916, or 0092.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.