Pocheon City Expands Free Flu Vaccination for Single-Parent Households

Pocheon City (Mayor Kim Jong-cheon) announced on the 30th that it is expanding free influenza vaccinations to include single-parent households and poultry farm workers (excluding farm owners) among vulnerable populations aged 6 to 64 who are not subject to the national influenza program, in addition to existing eligible groups.

This expansion is being implemented to support socially disadvantaged groups and to prepare in advance for avian influenza outbreaks. Vaccinations are available at health centers and branch offices until vaccine supplies are exhausted.

Among national program beneficiaries, children aged 6 months to 59 months can receive vaccinations at contracted medical institutions until April 30 next year, and seniors aged 65 and older can be vaccinated until November 15. After November 15, vaccinations for seniors aged 65 and older at health centers will continue using remaining vaccine supplies from contracted medical institutions.

Lee Byung-hyun, Head of Health Services, stated, "Since vaccination before November 15, when influenza outbreaks are expected, is recommended, we encourage eligible citizens to contact health centers and branch offices and receive vaccinations as soon as possible for effective prevention."

For more information on influenza vaccinations, residents can contact the Vaccination Office at Pocheon City Health Center (031-538-3643, 3646), check the notice section on the Pocheon City Health Center website, or follow the Pocheon City Health Center's Health Services Department Facebook page.