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Free National Influenza Vaccination for Pregnant Women (임신부 인플루엔자(독감) 국가예방접종 무료): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Free influenza vaccination (at contracted medical institutions and public health centers (보건소))

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Who is eligible
Pregnant women with a confirmed pregnancy (show a maternal handbook, pregnancy confirmation certificate, etc.)
When to apply
2026-2027 season: from Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 to Apr. 30, 2027. Vaccination is possible regardless of gestational week (including early pregnancy)
How to apply
Check contracted medical institutions on the Immunization Helper (예방접종도우미, nip.kdca.go.kr), then visit with pregnancy confirmation documents (maternal handbook or pregnancy confirmation certificate). Inquiries: Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (질병관리청) 1339
Important notes
Until Apr. 30, 2027. There have been cases where the KDCA moved the start date earlier depending on the epidemic situation (adjusted Sept. 16~17, 2026)
Note
Eligible groups and start dates change each season, so check the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (질병관리청) announcement at the time of vaccination. The 2026-27 season vaccine is trivalent (excluding the influenza B Yamagata lineage antigen, switched from the 2025-26 season). Pregnant women can be vaccinated at contracted medical institutions and public health centers nationwide regardless of address
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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Free National Influenza Vaccination for Pregnant Women (임신부 인플루엔자(독감) 국가예방접종 무료): who can receive it?

Pregnant women with a confirmed pregnancy (show a maternal handbook, pregnancy confirmation certificate, etc.)

Free National Influenza Vaccination for Pregnant Women (임신부 인플루엔자(독감) 국가예방접종 무료): how do I apply?

Check contracted medical institutions on the Immunization Helper (예방접종도우미, nip.kdca.go.kr), then visit with pregnancy confirmation documents (maternal handbook or pregnancy confirmation certificate). Inquiries: Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (질병관리청) 1339

Free National Influenza Vaccination for Pregnant Women (임신부 인플루엔자(독감) 국가예방접종 무료): how much will I receive?

Free influenza vaccination (at contracted medical institutions and public health centers (보건소))

Free National Influenza Vaccination for Pregnant Women (임신부 인플루엔자(독감) 국가예방접종 무료): when can I apply?

2026-2027 season: from Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 to Apr. 30, 2027. Vaccination is possible regardless of gestational week (including early pregnancy)