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[COVID-19] Vaccination Information for Foreigners

2021-04-21 00:00:00

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✅ 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

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