Disease control surveillance data shows the influenza-like illness outpatient rate reached 23.6 visits per 1,000 outpatients during the 40th week of the year, spanning from September 27 to October 3, according to kbmaeil.com. While that rate dipped slightly from the previous week, it remains higher than the same period last year. Hospital-grade medical facilities recorded 445 influenza inpatient cases and 283 coronavirus inpatient cases, with both figures climbing week-over-week. Total viral acute respiratory infection hospital admissions reached 1,318, also exceeding figures from the previous year.
Age Brackets and Simultaneous Vaccine Administration
The city's vaccination campaign unfolds across specific age groups, starting with residents aged 75 and older on October 6, followed by those aged 70 to 74 on October 12, and expanding to adults aged 65 to 69 on October 15. Concurrently, coronavirus vaccinations began on October 12 for adults 70 and older and on October 15 for those aged 65 to 69. Eligible residents can receive both the influenza and coronavirus vaccines during a single medical visit, administered at separate injection sites.
Target Groups and Strain Specifics
Beyond older adults aged 65 and older, the coronavirus vaccination program covers immunocompromised individuals and residents or patients in infection-vulnerable facilities. Health authorities utilize a vaccine formulation tailored against Omicron subvariants for the current season. Immunocompromised patients receive the coronavirus vaccine twice annually, while adults 65 and older and vulnerable facility residents receive it once a year.
Frequently Asked Questions About Daegu’s Fall Vaccination Campaign
Which facilities and groups qualify for twice-yearly coronavirus vaccinations?
Immunocompromised individuals receive the coronavirus vaccine twice a year, while adults aged 65 and older and individuals in infection-vulnerable facilities receive the vaccination once annually.
What specific coronavirus vaccine strain is administered during this season?
Health authorities utilize a vaccine targeting the Omicron subvariant during the current immunization season.
When did the rollout for adults aged 65 to 69 begin?
Inoculations for residents aged 65 to 69 began on October 15 for both influenza and coronavirus vaccines.