Changnyeong County Urges Prompt Influenza Vaccinations

Influenza Spreading Earlier Than Usual

Changnyeong County will provide influenza vaccinations for the 2026-2027 season to seniors aged 65 and older from October 6, 2026, to April 30, 2027.

Free state-sponsored vaccinations for children aged from 6 months to 14 years and pregnant women began on September 21, 2026. Eligible recipients can receive the vaccine at any designated medical institution nationwide for free, regardless of their place of residence.

In addition, as part of the county’s own initiatives, citizens aged 60 to 64, recipients of the National Basic Livelihood Security program, persons with severe disabilities, national merit recipients, and other vulnerable populations can receive free vaccinations starting October 15, 2026.

Changnyeong-gun government office. [Image provided by Changnyeong-gun]

The free influenza vaccination program will be carried out at 20 public health facilities, including the Changnyeong County Public Health Center and health clinics, as well as at 29 designated partner medical institutions within the county. Paid vaccinations are also available at any local hospital or clinic regardless of the official campaign period.

Identification must be presented at the time of vaccination. As the vaccination schedule may vary by each local town and township health institution, recipients are advised to check the schedule before visiting. Information about designated partner medical institutions can be found on the county’s website, the county’s official Naver Band, and the national Immunization Helper website.

Kwon Seokkyu, Director of the Changnyeong County Public Health Center, said, "As influenza is spreading earlier than usual this year, it is important for vulnerable groups to receive their vaccinations as soon as possible. We encourage all eligible recipients to review the vaccination schedule and get vaccinated at the earliest opportunity to prevent influenza infection and severe complications."

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