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President Moon Jae-in has promised to vaccinate the entire country.
Then I might be wondering when and what kind of vaccine I can get.
It seems difficult for an individual to pick a vaccine and get it.
Reporter Nam Joo-hyun reports.
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government has nailed the timing of the corona19 vaccination to begin several times next month.
There is a high possibility of starting the vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine that was consigned in Korea.
Janssen in the second quarter, modena vaccine in May, and Pfizer vaccine in the third quarter at the latest, but individuals cannot choose the type of vaccine.
It is difficult for one or two companies to take care of the products of four companies with different storage or distribution methods, so we are considering how to create a separate distribution system like an integrated distribution center.
The place where the vaccine is actually given is either a foster care institution or a separate vaccination center.
[Eun-kyung Jung/Director of the Korea Disease Management Administration: (Vaccine) Depending on the type of vaccine, preparation in advance and storage/distribution are different, so taking into account that particularity, two routes…
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At this time, both vaccine and vaccination costs will be free of charge and will be covered by health insurance finances.
Currently, 32 million to 36 million people, including those working in medical institutions, living and working in group facilities, the elderly over 65 years old, and those with chronic diseases, are considered as priority vaccination targets.
The quarantine authorities specifically categorize the scope of facilities and types of chronic diseases, identify the number of people, and plan to announce detailed vaccination plans within this month.