Korea Free Flu Shot Eligibility

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Enter your birth date to see when the 2026-2027 season national influenza vaccination becomes free for you.

Based on the notice KDCA (Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency) published on August 25, 2026. The clinic or public health center has the final say on eligibility.

The program runs through Apr 30, 2027.

If you don't know the exact date, a birth year alone works too. Children and pregnant women can fall near a boundary.

Pregnant women qualify regardless of age (any stage of pregnancy).

Enter your birth date. Your result shows up right below.

Free flu shot start dates by group

GroupBornStarts
75 and olderOn or before Dec 31, 1951Oct 12, 2026
70 to 74Jan 1, 1952 to Dec 31, 1956Oct 15, 2026
65 to 69Jan 1, 1957 to Dec 31, 1961Oct 19, 2026
Children, 2-dose groupJan 1, 2012 to Aug 31, 2026Sep 21, 2026
Children, 1-dose groupJan 1, 2012 to Aug 31, 2026Sep 28, 2026
Pregnant womenAny ageSep 21, 2026