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A Guide to the New COVID-19 Booster this winter for foreigners staying in the Republic of Korea

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Expansion of Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Availability


The eligibility for the new COVID-19 booster vaccine will be expanded to those aged 18 and older.

Please receive this new booster for better protection against severe illnesses and deaths.


2022.11.07. Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency KDCA A Guide to the New COVID-19 Booster this winter for foreigners staying in the Republic of Korea Expansion of Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Availability The eligibility for the new COVID-19 booster vaccine will be expanded to those aged 18 and older. Please receive this new booster for better protection against severe illnesses and deaths. 1 Vaccine Eligibility Those aged 18 and older who completed their initial vaccination series Those aged 18 and older first shot second shot 2 Dosing Interval 120 days after the last COVID-19 vaccine dose * It is recommended that those who had COVID-19 receive the booster shot 4 months after the last COVID-19 vaccine dose or confirmation of COVID-19 infection, whichever comes later. months Q - - - 3 Vaccine Type Omicron-based bivalent vaccine • Moderna BA.1 • Pfizer BA.1 • Pfizer BA.4/5 Note: Recombinant COVID-19 vaccines (Novavax or Skycovione) can be offered as alternatives to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines 4 Vaccine Appointment Registered foreigners Online, phone and same-day appointments available * Bookings for the booster began on October 27. The booster shot will be administered starting November 11 (same-day appointments available) Unregistered foreigners Make an appointment by calling foreigners or visiting a vaccination site with a temporary management number issued from a public health center Those who completed their primary series of vaccination outside of Korea, Rep. Make an appointment after registering their vaccination record at a public health center Note Online booking portal site https://ncvr.kdca.go.kr (booking on someone else's behalf available) Phone appointment Call the KDCA call center to is1339 or the local government call center Same-day appointment Bookings for extra vaccines can be available online via social media platforms, incl. Kakaotalk and Naver, or by calling the medical facilities directly.


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