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COVID-19 Vaccination 2026-2027: Eligibility

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This content applies specifically to South Korea. Mandatory immunization does not mean everyone must get vaccinated. If you are planning a vaccination visit in South Korea, free coverage for 2026-2027 focuses on people aged at least 65 and eligible high-risk groups. The program ends on June 30, 2027 (South Korea). Match the start date to the eligible group The change makes vaccination for high-risk groups an ongoing service that local governments must provide. General vaccination starts on October 12, 2026 (South Korea), for people aged at least 70, and October 15, 2026, for those aged 65-69. October 12, 2026, also applies to immunocompromised people and patients or residents of facilities vulnerable to infection who are aged at least 12 at vaccination. Checking which group applies can help you plan around the correct start date. An older woman smiles as a nurse sets down a vaccine carrier in a long-term-care lounge. Find the birth-date and document details For a closer eligibi...

Flu Vaccination 2026-2027 Eligibility and Start Dates

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This content applies specifically to South Korea. If you are arranging vaccination for a 14-year-old, Korea's national program now includes children up to age 14, compared with 13 last season. For 2026-2027, free vaccination covers eligible children aged 6 months to 14 years, pregnant women, and adults aged 65 or older. Coverage ends for all groups on April 30, 2027. Match the start date to the age group Children needing either one or two doses and pregnant women can start on September 21, 2026 (South Korea). For children needing one dose, this replaces September 28, 2026, allowing an earlier visit. For older adults, the 2026 start dates are October 6 (South Korea) for ages 75 or older, October 12 for ages 70 to 74, and October 15 for ages 65 to 69. These are opening dates, so missing the first day does not end eligibility. A boy with a small bandage on his upper arm rests on a sofa as his mother sets down a glass of water. Flu vaccination details worth checking The origina...

Flu shots 2026 Castilla y León: How to book

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This content applies specifically to Spain. If you are in a group covered by the general recommendations in Castilla y León, Spain, flu vaccination appointments open on October 9, 2026, with vaccinations from October 13. October 13 (Spain) is a start date, not an application deadline; the public flu Q&A gives no specific end date.   Match the schedule to the person being vaccinated Priority vaccinations for care facility residents and children aged 6 months to 11 years begin on October 1, 2026 (Spain). For children, the upper age limit has risen from 8 last year to 11 this year, so ages 9 to 11 now qualify on age alone, without an underlying condition. For booking, use SACYL, Castilla y León’s public health service. Have the recipient’s health card ready: online booking needs the CIP, its personal identification code, and the first surname. Preparing these details saves searching for them during booking.   Flu shots: details worth checking before booking In the o...