COVID-19 VACCINATION INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS AGED 75 AND ABOVE
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COVID-19 VACCINATION INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS AGED 75 AND ABOVE
□ WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Foreigners aged 75 years or older (born before December 31, 1946) who are long-term residents in Korea (longer than 90 days)
□ VACCINE TYPE: Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech) COVID-19 vaccine
※ 2 doses with an interval of 21 days in between
□ VACCINATION LOCATION: COVID-19 Vaccination Centers by district (free vaccination)
※ Since each district will start vaccination at different times, you will be guided separately when applying for vaccination.
□ VACCINATION PROCEDURE
① Applying for vaccination (April to June): Submit a written vaccination consent form to the local (Eup/Myeon/Dong) Community Center (In principle, it should be submitted in person by visiting the physical location.)
※ Long-term residents who do not have a foreigner registration number and those who are exempt from foreigner registration (Article 31 (1) of the Immigration Act) can apply for vaccination at the local (Eup/Myeong/Dong) Community Center after receiving a temporary administration number from a public health center. (You will need to bring your passport or ID.)
② Receive confirmation of your vaccination date and time: You will be receiving this information from the community center individually via phone call, text message, etc.
③ Get vaccinated: Visit the vaccination center at the assigned date and time to receive the first dose. Revisit after 21 days to receive the second dose.
※ Make sure to bring your ID when you visit
④ After vaccination: Carefully observe your health condition for at least 3 days after vaccination
※ If fever or muscle pain persists for more than 3 days, seek medical attention from a healthcare provider. If a serious allergic reaction occurs, visit an emergency room immediately.
□ FOR INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT:
ㅇ Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency: ☏ 1339 (foreign language help available)
ㅇ Local Eup/Myeon/Dong Community Center
