This is the flu and covid vaccination schedule for the elderly, healthcare workers and pregnant women.
The Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs, through the General Directorate of Public Health and Pharmaceutical Regulation and the Andalusian Health Service, will begin vaccinating people against influenza and Covid on October 9. people inside the centers nursing homes and disability centers, general population 80 years and older And employees of medical and social health centersresidences and centers for the disabled, as well as people with severe addictions in their homes and with their usual caregivers, as well as pregnant and postpartum in the first six months. They will also receive a flu vaccine. trainees medical and social-medical centers, hostels and disability centers.
For this campaign, the Junta of Andalusia acquired more than two million doses against influenza, amounting to a total of 20 million euros.
According to the schedule established by the Ministry, from October 16 People over 70 years of age will receive flu and Covid vaccinations, flu vaccinations will be given to children aged six months and older with pathologies and risk situations, Covid vaccinations will be given to people from a very high risk group from 6 months to 11 years. years.
The next stage will begin October 23. From now on, people over 60 years of age will receive a double vaccination, other professional groups such as security forces, penitentiaries, and other professional groups such as veterinarians, farm workers or ranchers will receive flu vaccination. In addition, teaching staff of children under five years of age will receive a flu vaccination.
The last stage will take place with November 13when the double vaccine against influenza and covid will be administered to those living in households with people aged 60 years and older, chronically ill people, and pregnant and postpartum women. From now on, smokers can also get the flu vaccine.
People included in target groups can make an appointment via the Salud Responde app, by phone, ClicSalud+ or at your health center.
He the purpose of this campaign In 2024-2025, it is planned to reach 75% coverage of older people, pregnant women and health workers, as well as 60% of people with chronic pathologies and children aged six months to four years.
Additional information:
Campaña Vacunación Gripe y COVID-19 Andalucía