Immunizations
Vaccination is a highly cost-effective method of preventing various infectious diseases.
The importance of immunization in adults has increased significantly as the epidemiology of infectious diseases is changing globally. The risks of exposure to infectious diseases increase from traveling abroad, and the immunity of the body decreases with the passage of time after infant and childhood immunizations. At SNUHSC, various vaccinations are provided at relatively low prices for the university members.
Prepare a healthier future with systematic vaccination.
Vaccination Process
- Procedure
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Registration
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Fill out an immunization form
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Consultation with a doctor
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Payment
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Injection
An appointment is optional. You can receive a vaccination without an appointment.
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- Preparation Easy-to-wear clothes
- Working Hours 9:00 am~5:30 pm (Monday to Friday)
- Department Family/Internal Medicine
- Contact 02-880-5339
Vaccination Schedule and Cost
(as of June 2024)
| Type | Schedule | Note | Cost per one shot (KRW) |
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| Hepatitis A | 2 doses (0, 6~12 months) | 50,000 | |
| Hepatitis B | 3 doses (0, 1, 6months) | 13,000 | |
| Rabies | 2 doses (0, 1week) | Booster vaccinations if necessary: depending on result of serologic test (for a test interval, consult a doctor) |
81,900 |
| Herpes Zoster | 2 doses (0, 2 months) |
Recommended for adults over 50’s | 220,000 |
| Malaria | Before travel | Various medicines by region | variable |
| Varicella | 2 doses (at least 4 weeks’ interval) | 18,000 | |
| Meningococal Meningitis | 1 dose during adulthood | 120,000 | |
| 9-valent Human Papilloma Virus (HPV9) | 3 doses (0, 2, 6 months) | 9types HPV prevention (6,11,16,18,31,33,45,52,58 types) |
180,000 |
| Influenza | Every year (September to October) | Announced yearly | variable |
| Typhoid | Before travel or food company workers | Valid for 3 years | not available |
| Tetanus-Diphtheria (Td) | Every 10 years | Td or Tdap | 18,000 |
| Tetanus-Pertussis-Diphtheria (Tdap) | 1 dose during adulthood (recommended for twenties) | 28,000 | |
| 13-valent Pneumococcus | 1 dose during adulthood | Recommended for adults over 65 and high risk group | not available |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella | 2 doses (at least 4 weeks’ interval) | Require 4-weeks’ contraception | 16,000 |
- You should receive vaccines at least 2 to 3 weeks prior to travelling because it takes more than 2 weeks to generate antibodies in the body.
- The minimum vaccination interval for live vaccines is one month (MMR, Varicella, Herpes Zoster).
- Immunization fees are subject to change.
Precautions after Vaccination
- Keep the injection site clean and do not touch.
- Apply an ice bag if the injection site is swollen or painful.
- Refrain from drinking alcohol, taking a sauna, or bathing on the day of vaccination.
- Avoid strenuous exercise on the day of and the day after vaccination.
Major Adverse Reactions
Getting vaccination is generally safe, but some people may develop an adverse reaction depending on the strength of their immune system and body condition.
- Local reaction: pain, redness, and fever
- Systemic reaction: high fever (over 39 °C), poor appetite, vomiting, etc.
If you suffer from severe adverse reactions, please visit our center or a hospital nearby.
Vaccination Information
Information Sources
Vaccination information and personal immunization history
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Immunization Assistant https://nip.kdca.go.kr/irhp/index.jsp
Immunization information related to travel abroad
- KCDC travelinfo http://xn--now-po7lf48dlsm0ya109f.kr/nqs/oidnow/main/index.do
- Foreign Ministry https://www.0404.go.kr/dev/main.mofa
- CDC travelinfo https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list