Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations Now Available at Kuang Tien General Hospital

2025 Adult Publicly Funded Vaccination ProgramKuang Tien General Hospital: Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Now AvailableAs autumn and winter approach — the peak seasons for influenza and COVID-19 — Kuang Tien General Hospital is launching the Adult Publicly Funded Vaccination Program starting October 1.Phase 1 (Starting October 1)Eligible individuals who may receive both influenza and COVID-19 vaccines:Adults aged 65 and aboveIndigenous people aged 55–64Residents and staff of nursing homes or long-term care facilitiesPregnant womenHealthcare and epidemic prevention personnelPreschool teachers, childcare providers, and parentsParents of infants under 6 months oldInfants and children aged 6 months or olderIndividuals aged 6 months or older with high-risk chronic or underlying conditionsStudents in elementary, junior high, senior high, and vocational schools (grades 1–3 in 5-year colleges)Personnel involved in livestock and animal epidemic preventionVaccination Schedule and LocationsVaccination Dates: October 7–17, 2025Time: Monday–Friday, 9:00–11:30 AMLocations:Xiangshang Campus: Outside Clinics A201–A205, Building ADajia Campus: 1st Floor Lobby, in front of Referral CenterHow to get vaccinated:Register for any outpatient service (any department) and inform your doctor, “I’d like to receive the flu vaccine.”Phase 2 (Starting November 1)Adults aged 50–64 without high-risk chronic diseasesVaccination NotesBring your National Health Insurance Card and photo ID.No registration fee for influenza vaccination only.If vaccination occurs during a medical visit, fees apply per NHI regulations.Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines can be administered simultaneously at different injection sites.If you have concerns, consult your physician before vaccination.Why Get Both Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines?Both influenza and COVID-19 are respiratory infections that can cause severe illness, particularly in older adults, pregnant women, and people with chronic diseases.Annual vaccination significantly reduces the risk of infection and severe complications such as pneumonia or heart failure, helping protect your family and community through herd immunity.📞 Vaccination Inquiry HotlinesXiangshang Campus: 04-2662-5111Dajia Campus: 04-2688-5599