Joint vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 begins to protect the population against these viruses – Alfaz del Pi City Council
The Alfaz del Pi City Council Health Department informs citizens that the vaccination campaign against influenza and COVID-19 is already ongoing. The health center has already begun administering doses of both vaccines to help protect the population from these respiratory viruses as quickly as possible for the next fall/winter season.
Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 together is recommended for people aged 60 years and older and residents of nursing homes or confinement facilities. Additionally, it is indicated for all of these individuals, including at-risk infants 6 months and older with risk conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or immunosuppression for any reason, among others.
The list also includes people living with people who are highly immunosuppressed, people living with older people and people with other high-risk diseases, as well as staff of medical and social-medical centers, and staff of life support facilities. services and students of special educational centers.
Likewise, influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are indicated for pregnant women in any trimester. In this case, as experts note, the risk of contracting severe flu increases 4 times, and it has been proven that the vaccine is the most effective measure of prevention and protection of the child. The goal is to immunize her because this vaccine cannot be given to infants before they are 6 months old.
People belonging to risk groups for whom double immunization is recommended can make an appointment at the Alfaz del Pi Health Center and at the Albir doctor’s office. You can also make an appointment through the GVA+Salut app.
On the other hand, a specific influenza vaccine is recommended for children aged 6 to 59 months; people aged 5 to 59 years who pose a higher risk of complications from influenza, which includes children aged 5 to 12 years with at-risk conditions; people aged 5 to 18 years with long-term treatment with acetylsalicylic acid; people with celiac disease and smokers, among others. It is also recommended for students undergoing internships in medical and social health care centers, employees of kindergartens and preschool education centers; and people who have direct contact with animals on poultry, pig or mink farms or farms or with wildlife.
“The vaccine is the most effective measure to prevent infections and protect populations at greatest risk of serious complications,” said Health Advisor Marisa Cortez.
Both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines are updated in each campaign to cope with new variants or strains that emerge. Therefore, it is necessary to get vaccinated annually to ensure immunization.