The flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign continues.

With the arrival of autumn and winter, the circulation of respiratory viruses increases. The Ministry of Health announces the vaccination campaign against influenza and COVID-19 for another year with the desire maximally protect and immunize those most likely to suffer from complications. The goal is to achieve 75% coverage of the population over 60 years of age, people at risk of disease and medical personnel; Coverage of pregnant women by 60% and increased protection for children.

In this sense, Health Minister Esteve Fernandez emphasizes that “vaccination is a tool that saves lives. “This prevents infections and thus the collapse of healthcare.” In Catalonia, vaccination prevents more than 34,000 cases of diseases and their complications every year. Vaccination is vital. In fact, it is the most cost-effective public health measure.

How to get vaccinated?

The first phase of flu and COVID-19 vaccinations began on September 23, targeting people living in nursing homes, people aged 80 and older, home-bound people and pregnant women. Vaccination of the rest of the population included in the recommendations of health authorities began in mid-October.

To request a day and time in CAP, This must be done through La Meva Salut.preferably in the section Quotesby clicking on Primary care appointments and consultations and select the option Vaccination. You can also order online at citasalut.gencat.cat/ or by going directly to CAP.

In addition, every health region includes at least one. population vaccination point facilitate access to protective equipment against respiratory viruses. It can be accessed without prior registration at specified times.

Pilot test

New this year are the regions Barcelonès Nord, Baix Maresme and Maresme Central. pilot test to increase vaccination coverage of target population by sending SMS for a preventive call to population vaccination points. These SMS are addressed to people aged 60 to 80 years, people with risk factors from 12 to 59 years, children from six months to five years and children with risk conditions from five to eleven years.

Six population vaccination points are operating.located in primary health care centers. They are located in Sant Adria de Besos (CAP Dr. Barraquer), Badalona (CAP Dr. Robert), Premia de Mar (CAP Premia de Mar Dr. Gasol, emergency entrance), Mataro (CAP El Maresme) , Sant Andreu de Mar. Llavaneres (CAP Sant Andreu de Llavaneres-Manoli Marco) and Santa Coloma (CAP Santa Coloma). Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 20:00.

This year’s campaign includes pharmacies to help raise awareness

In addition to people called via SMS, All people included in the vaccination recommendations can go to these points.. You do not need to book a day and time and you can go preferably between 16:00 and 19:00. Anyone who has an appointment at a community vaccination site may choose to make an appointment and get vaccinated at their vaccination information site.

Raising awareness in pharmacies

This year’s campaign features another novelty: the participation of Catalan pharmacies aims to help raise awareness among the population over 60 years of age about the importance of vaccination and help increase vaccination coverage.

Who is recommended for the flu and COVID-19 vaccine?

• People aged 60 years and older
• Persons from five years of age who are in nursing homes and centers for people with disabilities, as well as other persons who have been in institutionalized institutions for a long time and living in closed institutions.
• People under 60 years of age (including children six months and older) with at-risk conditions
• People with immunosuppression
• Pregnant women and women who have given birth to a son or daughter in the last six months.
• Contacts and caregivers of high-risk people
• Employees of public and private medical and social health centers and institutions
• Police, firefighters, civil defense personnel, etc.

Who is recommended to get a flu shot?

• Children from six to 59 months
• People aged five to 18 years receiving long-term treatment with acetylsalicylic acid.
• Children from five to eleven years of age (both inclusive) with risk conditions
• Smoking people
• People with celiac disease
• People with a cerebrospinal fluid fistula (the fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord) and a cochlear implant or are waiting for one
• Students on internship at medical and social health centers
• Persons who work directly with poultry or pigs, or with wild birds or other wild animals.
• Teaching staff, especially in kindergartens and preschool education centers.

More information: canalsalut.gencat.cat/vacuna-tardor.