Yeongdeok County Health Center Receives Director of Disease Control and Prevention Award in National Immunization Program

The Yeongdeok County Health Center has been recognized as an outstanding institution in the '2025 National Immunization Program' for its contributions to infectious disease prevention and its efforts to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination. The center received the Director of Disease Control and Prevention Award.

Yeongdeok County Health Center Receives Director of Disease Control and Prevention Award for National Immunization Program. Provided by Yeongdeok County

The Yeongdeok County Health Center has provided national immunizations, including COVID-19 vaccines, tailored to the characteristics of each age group, covering the entire life cycle.

Additionally, the center was highly evaluated for its efforts to create a safe vaccination environment in cooperation with designated medical institutions in the region and for improving vaccination accessibility, which has led to increased vaccination rates among vulnerable groups.

Kim Kwangyeol, the county governor, stated, "Vaccination is the most effective public health strategy for preventing infectious diseases and protecting the health of local residents." He added, "We will continue to promote the importance and appropriateness of vaccination and put these principles into practice to safeguard the health of our residents."