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Vaccination Information

National Childhood Immunization Program (Routine Vaccinations – Free of Charge)

This program provides financial support for 18 types of nationally recommended vaccines to prevent infectious diseases targeted by the national immunization schedule. Through this program, children can receive necessary vaccinations at nearby designated medical institutions for no cost.

Vaccinations for Infants & Young Children (Regular vaccinations – Free vaccinations)
Name of Vaccination Target and Content of Vaccination Required Documents
Tuberculosis (BCG, intradermal) ㆍSupport available up to 59 months of age.
※ For infants aged 3 months or older, vaccination is supported only if the TST (tuberculin skin test) result is negative.
Immunization record book
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Health insurance card
Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (DTaP) ㆍAt 2, 4, 6, 15–18 months / 4–6 years of age
Polio (IPV) ㆍAt 2, 4, 6–18 months / 4–6 years of age
Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) ㆍAt 12–15 months / 4–6 years of age
Hepatitis B ㆍAt birth, 1 month, and 6 months
※ If antibody test results show "no antibody formation" after the primary series, additional vaccination and testing may be required.
Varicella (VAR) ㆍAt 12–15 months of age
Japanese Encephalitis Inactivated vaccine (IJEV)
ㆍ1st–2nd: 12–23 months / 3rd: 24–35 months / 4th: 6 years / 5th: 12 years
Live attenuated vaccine (LJEV)
ㆍ1st: 12–23 months / 2nd: 24–35 months
Tetanus / Diphtheria / Pertussis (Tdap) ㆍAt 11–12 years of age
Hepatitis A (HepA) ㆍ1st–2nd: 12–35 months
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) ㆍAt 2, 4, 6 months / 12–15 months
Pneumococcal (PCV) ㆍAt 2, 4, 6 months / 12–15 months
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection ㆍ1st–2nd: Girls aged 11–12 years (two doses 6–12 months apart)
  • When visiting for vaccination, you must bring your child’s health insurance card (or a copy of the resident registration certificate showing the child’s registration number) and the vaccination record book.

Yongsan-gu fully covers the vaccination costs for all national mandatory immunizations for children under 12 years of age.

※ Vaccination Facilities: Designated medical institutions (Vaccinations received at non-designated institutions are not eligible for cost support.)

Find a designated institution

Other Vaccinations (Paid Vaccinations)

Other Vaccinations (Paid Vaccinations)
Type Period Target for Vaccination Vaccination Fee
Hepatitis B Available year-round For individuals without antibodies (must bring test results showing negative for both Hepatitis B antigen and antibody within the past 6 months) Adults: 6,990 KRW per dose
Dialysis patients: 13,980 KRW per dose
Typhoid Available year-round For travelers to regions where typhoid fever is prevalent
For those in close contact with typhoid carriers
For laboratory personnel handling Salmonella typhi
Free of charge
Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (Hantavirus Infection) Available year-round For individuals at high risk of exposure, such as soldiers, farmers, hikers, and anglers Free of charge
  • Pneumococcal vaccine: Free vaccination for Yongsan-gu residents age 65 or older (Year round)
  • The vaccination fee is subject to change depending on the unit price of vaccines.
  • Inquiries: Vaccination Room, 1F, Health Center (Tel 02-2199-8198, 8199)

Reminders for before and after receiving a vaccination

Reminders before a vaccination

  • We recommend that the child be accompanied by a parent who is well-aware of the child’s health condition.
  • Take the child’s temperature at home and bring the Vaccination Card.
  • For infants or young children, wash them the day before the vaccination and put on clean clothes.
  • Do not bring a child who will not get vaccinated.
  • We recommend getting vaccinated on a weekday morning.

Reminders before a vaccination

  • Stay for 20-30 minutes after the vaccination to observe the patient’s condition.
  • After returning home, carefully observe the patient’s condition for at least three hours.
  • Do not work out on the day of the vaccination, or on the following day.
  • Do not shower on the day of the vaccination.
  • Keep the vaccine site clean.
  • Observe the patient’s condition for at least three days after the vaccination, and seek medical treatment immediately if the patient experiences high fever or convulsion.
  • Immediately turn the baby around and coax it to sleep.

General Reasons to Not Receive a Vaccination

  • Patient is suffering from an acute fever (However, vaccination is possible for light colds without signs of a fever.)
  • Patient is suffering from acute or active cardiovascular disease or kidney disease
  • Patient has a history of allergy to eggs or chicken meat
  • Patient has shown symptoms of convulsion during the one year prior to vaccination
  • Vaccination is possible at least two months after contracting measles, mumps or chickenpox
  • Vaccination is possible at least one month after measles, mumps or chickenpox vaccination
  • Patient is receiving immunosuppression therapy (steroid and radiotherapy)
  • Patient has received gamma globulin or serotherapy or a blood transfusion within the last three months