대한민국 2026–2027절기 독감·코로나19 백신 지원 대상과 접종일 영상 안내

Flu and COVID Vaccines Together? South Korea’s 2026–2027 Video Guide

ByLife Choice Note

You can receive flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same visit if you are eligible for each and the timing is appropriate. This 2-minute 6-second guide explains eligibility, general start dates for older adults and preparation for a clinic visit under South Korea’s 2026–2027 national vaccination programme.

The funding criteria and dates below apply to South Korea. Check current KDCA information and your vaccination clinic before visiting. Sources checked October 3, 2026.

Watch: eligibility, dates and preparing for your visit

2 minutes 6 seconds. English audio is available. In the YouTube player, select Settings → Audio track → English. On-screen labels remain in Korean; the English summary below explains the key points.

Jump to a topic

  • 00:00 Can you get both vaccines together?
  • 00:16 Check eligibility for each vaccine
  • 00:42 Start dates and exceptions for older adults
  • 01:16 Same-day vaccination and dose intervals
  • 01:40 Before your clinic visit

General start dates for older adults in South Korea

Use the programme’s birth-year categories and have the clinic confirm your eligibility. Do not calculate programme eligibility from your birthday alone.

  • Ages 75 and older, born in 1951 or earlier: flu from October 6, 2026; COVID-19 from October 12, 2026.
  • Ages 70–74, born in 1952–1956: both vaccines from October 12, 2026.
  • Ages 65–69, born in 1957–1961: both vaccines from October 15, 2026.

The general programme ends on April 30, 2027 for flu and June 30, 2027 for COVID-19. Immunocompromised people and patients or residents of long-term care hospitals and facilities may have separate schedules and conditions. Check with the clinic. Discuss whether to delay an earlier available vaccination to arrange one combined visit.

Check coverage for each vaccine

South Korea’s funded flu programme covers eligible children ages 6 months through 14 years, pregnant people and adults 65 and older. For a child, confirm the programme’s birth-date criteria, the minimum vaccination age of 6 months and the number of doses required by their previous vaccination record.

The COVID-19 programme covers adults 65 and older and qualifying high-risk groups, including immunocompromised people and residents or patients of designated facilities. Eligibility for a funded flu dose does not automatically establish COVID-19 coverage. For eligible high-risk children under 12, a COVID-19 schedule is to be announced separately after vaccine supply is introduced; check the latest notice.

If you are a foreign resident or visitor, ask the clinic which identity, residence and eligibility documents apply to you. An age category alone does not confirm an individual funding entitlement.

Same-day vaccination and separate visits

The vaccines are given at separate injection sites. If they are given on different days, there is no recommended minimum waiting period between a flu vaccine and a COVID-19 vaccine. Intervals required between doses of the same vaccine still apply. Have a clinician review your vaccination history.

Three checks before visiting

  1. Confirm eligibility and the applicable start date for each vaccine.
  2. Ask the clinic about vaccine availability and required identification or supporting documents.
  3. Tell the clinician about current symptoms and any previous severe allergic reaction after vaccination.

Remain at the clinic for observation for 20–30 minutes afterward. Your individual vaccination plan should be confirmed during the clinical assessment.

Read the detailed guides

For new fever or cough and questions about testing or treatment, see the flu and COVID testing, treatment and family protection video guide.

Sources and review date

Sources checked October 3, 2026. KDCA sources establish the South Korean eligibility and schedule. The CDC source supports the general coadministration guidance; it does not establish South Korean funding criteria.

General health information for readers in South Korea. It does not replace an individual medical assessment or confirm a clinic’s stock, appointments or your funding eligibility.

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