The Balearic Islands will offer vaccinations in schools and walk-in vaccinations to avoid queuing for flu shots

In a few days flu campaign in the Balearic Islands which vaccinates about 3,000 children in schools. This is also They will provide the opportunity for self-appointment and will allow mandatory immunizations starting November 4 to try to reverse low vaccination coverage rates seen in previous seasons. Something that aims to get the archipelago to “stop queuing” for flu vaccinations.

Last year, which started ten days later and only 23% of the world population has been vaccinated Diana. Coverage was higher in risk groups. The campaign, which will begin next Monday in care homes and the general population a week later. Health Minister Manuela Garcia explained importance of vaccination among risk groups. “The consequences of failing to do so can be dramatic, and complications can lead to death in both the elderly and children.”

VACCINATION IN SCHOOLS

One of the new features of this campaign is vaccinations carried out in schools the smallest. It will be in 24 centers throughout the archipelago whose families the proposal is addressed to and from whom we expect to sign informed consent.

In this case, the goal is to make immunization as comfortable as possible, even for the little ones. nasal vaccination. Regional Pediatrics Coordinator Juan Carlos de Carlos says that “administrating the vaccine in centers can create a festive atmosphere for children who, together with classmates and teachers, can increase coverage.”

DOUBLE VACCINE

In turn, the Director General of the Ministry of Health, Elena Esteban, assures that “ double vaccination“. With its help “he seeks to prevent multiple mutations from which viruses suffer.