what is it, who gets vaccinated and where to go

Galician Health Departmentthrough the General Directorate of Public Health, The vaccination campaign against the respiratory virus began on Monday, November 4. syncytial (VRS) in health centers targeting children born after April 1, 2024. The measure targets those who have not previously been vaccinated in hospitals and aims to reduce the risk of serious infections in this population. 6966 boys and girls against RSV, the leading cause of bronchiolitis in minors.

What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?

He respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) It is one of the leading causes of serious respiratory infections in young children, especially those under six months of age. This is the main reason bronchiolitis and can cause serious complications in vulnerable peoplefor example, premature babies and children with underlying health conditions.

Who is being vaccinated?

The RSV immunization campaign aims to:

1. Boys and girls those born between September 23, 2024 and March 31, 2025, who do not present risk factors.
2. Are you drinking those born since April 1, 2024, who have not yet been vaccinated in hospitals.
3. Premature babies with a gestation period of less than 35 weeks (including very premature babies with a gestation period of less than 29 weeks) until they reach 12 months of age.
4. Infants and children up to 12 months who have already been vaccinated in the previous season and who, after clinical evaluation, remain vulnerable to severe RSV disease.
5. Boys and girls under 24 months of age who are at high risk of severe RSV disease.

Where is vaccination carried out?

Immunization is carried out in Galician health centers for children born on or after April 1, 2024 who were not vaccinated in hospitals. Families you can request a meeting at your medical center at a time convenient for you during November.

Until October 28, the campaign covered 82.24% of children born after April 1. For children born on or after September 23rd vaccinated in hospitals, the coverage rate is 87.87%. In total, to date, the Department of Health of Galicia has vaccinated 6,966 boys and girls.