Flu and Covid vaccines | Vaccination dates and times in the Valencian Community
The vaccination campaign against influenza and Covid-19 continues. on track to beat last year’s numbersin which a record was set for the immunization of 1,162,000 Valencians. Until now, In the Valencian Community, 727,322 people have been vaccinated against influenza and 439,772 people have done the same against Covid-19..
This represents significant growth compared to last year’s datawhen at this point the number of doses delivered barely exceeded 400,000 units. However, it should be noted that the strategy This year, widespread vaccination of the entire population was carried out.which is open from the past November 4 in medical centers no need to make an appointment.
Despite this, the Ministry of Health yesterday insisted on the “importance of vaccination” against flu and Covid-19, as This is the “most effective” measure of protection against these viruses. and, in turn, avoid possible infections, especially among vulnerable populations with a higher risk of complications.
In addition, the regional administration emphasized that “there is evidence that the flu vaccine can prevent more than half of the most serious cases» in older people and people at risk.
The ministry also emphasized that experts confirmed that after various studies within two weeks after the flu the risk of myocardial infarction or stroke increases fourfoldIn addition, the presence of chronic diseases increases the risk of severe influenza in older adults by seven times. “All of this can be avoided thanks to the vaccine.”– they noted.
Damaged areas
The damage that struck the province of Valencia on October 29 caused damage to 57 medical centers. To ensure that the vaccination campaign runs smoothly in all municipalities affected by the hurricane, the regional administration is conducting “exhaustive control” of vaccine supplies to medical centers and emergency rooms“due to the rush to immunize susceptible populations against influenza and Covid-19 before these viruses began circulating due to the arrival of cold weather.”
Moreover, they insist on “the need for systemic vaccination”that is, corresponding to the vaccination calendar, especially among children under two years of age who have not yet been vaccinated.
Mobile vaccination unit
At the same time, the Ministry of Health began last Saturday, November 9, mobile vaccination station against influenza and Covid-19located from 10:00 to 14:00. in points located in areas of high population influx in the three provinces, in order to facilitate the immunization of the entire population of the Valencian Community.
In particular, this weekend the mobile unit will visit the province of Castellon. Today, November 16will be located in Plaza España in Castello de la Planaand tomorrow, November 17, will move to Plaza del Llaurador Vila real.
Also per day November 23 will be located in Gandia, in Tiranta Square salary at the end of Passeig de Les Germanies and on the day November 24 And December 1 will be installed on the embankment Bullring from Valencia.
Finally, December 8 will move to Alcoy and settle in Pintor Gisbert SquareHe December 14 V Square SS.MM Kings of Spain Benidorm and day December 15 will move to Torrevieja and will be located in Avda Doctor Gregorio Marañon number 7..