Concerns over the resurgence of COVID-19 in winter...Vaccination starts tomorrow. [Anchor Report]

Although the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases, which had increased sharply in the summer, has been on the decline, flu and pneumonia cases are continuing ahead of winter, and the possibility of a resurgence of COVID-19 cannot be ruled out.

As a result, the government will start free vaccinations for high-risk groups such as those aged 65 and over tomorrow.

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COVID-19 has been on the decline since the peak of the summer season in the third week of August.

, but ahead of the cold wind, flu and pneumonia cases continued, raising the possibility of a resurgence of COVID-19.

Accordingly, the government will conduct COVID-19 vaccinations from tomorrow to April 30 next year.

People aged 75 and over can be vaccinated from tomorrow, those aged 70 to 74 can be vaccinated from the 15th, and those aged 65 to 69 can be vaccinated from the 18th,
Immunocompromised patients and hospitalized at vulnerable facilities for more than 6 months after birth
, and residents can be inoculated from tomorrow regardless of their age.

In particular, seniors aged 65 and over can be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu (influenza) at the same time.

A new JN.1 vaccine effective against COVID-19 mutations is used for vaccination.

Medical institutions designated for vaccination, such as those that can be vaccinated with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, can be inquired on the website of the vaccination assistant website.

There are also some precautions to be taken when vaccinated.

If you have sick symptoms or chronic diseases before vaccination, you should consult a doctor and visit a nearby hospital if you experience unusual physical symptoms such as high fever after vaccination.

In addition, when visiting a medical institution, you must wear a mask and stay at the medical institution for a while after vaccination to check for acute adverse reactions before returning home.