"Lower vaccination burden, health protected"… Ongjin-gun expands shingles and adult pertussis vaccinations

Key points in 3 lines

1. Since the 27th, Ongjin-gun has expanded its shingles vaccination subsidy to all county residents aged 50 and over and newly started a subsidy for adult pertussis vaccination.
2. For general residents, the county pays 20,000 won for the live shingles vaccine and 100,000 won for the inactivated vaccine Shingrix, with the remainder paid by the individual.
3. Adult pertussis vaccination is free for pregnant women (27–36 weeks) and for parents and (grand)parents of infants under 12 months, and inquiring before visiting the health center or other facility is recommended.

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