Vaccination campaign against flu and Covid begins in Madrid

Flu Vaccination Campaignwhich, since the 2021-2022 season coincides with the Covid-19 season, will begin the next day. October 7and a few days before, on the first day, a campaign will begin to immunize 50,000 children against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which Health Ministry sources say causes bronchiolitis among other infections.

Starting from October 7, the Community of Madrid will activate a special function within the framework of Virtual health card (TSV) to expedite applications for influenza vaccine appointments.

This service will be launched automatically in the TSV of those citizens who, by age profile or pathologies, are included in prevention campaign of the regional government for example, children from 6 months to 5 years, people over 60 years of age, or patients at risk.

This way, adults and children will be able to get their test via application from October 7 to 20, and pregnant women, chronically ill people and other vulnerable groups will be able to do so from the 21st of the following month to January 31, 2025.

After this, it will be gradually distributed to other target groups. For the second year already Children ages 6 to 59 months may also benefit from the flu..

The Madrid Community has acquired more than 1.5 million vaccines against influenza for the next campaign, which means an increase of 40,300 doses compared to the previous one. This includes 75,000 doses of intranasal attenuated vaccine for children aged 2 to 4 years.

Populations at risk

For people between the ages of 5 and 60, vaccination is recommended only for people at risk because of the greater risk of complications or serious conditions if they suffer from these infections, such as those with chronic diseases. . cardiovascular, neurological or respiratory; diabetes mellitus and Cushing’s syndrome: morbid obesity; chronic kidney disease and nephrotic syndrome or chronic liver disease, including chronic alcoholism

Also included as target population persons with immunosuppression – including primary immunodeficiencies and those caused by HIV infection or drugs, as well as in transplant recipients and complement deficiency – cancer and malignant blood diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases and disorders and diseases causing cognitive dysfunction – Down syndrome, dementia and other.

Likewise, it is recommended pregnant; and people living with those who are highly immunosuppressed.

In addition to the above, influenza vaccination is recommended for child population aged 6 to 59 months; people who are at increased risk of complications from influenza; minors from 5 to 12 years old who are at risk; people 5-18 years old receiving long-term treatment with acetylsalicylic acid, due to the possibility of developing Reye’s syndrome after influenza.

It is also recommended for smokers and people with celiac disease, as they are at higher risk of complications from the flu.

Also recommended in students undergoing internships in medical and social health centers and among the staff of kindergartens and preschool education centers – children under the age of 5 years.

In addition, vaccination is also recommended for people who have direct occupational exposure to animals or their excretions on poultry, swine, mink or wildlife farms or farms.

Where can I get vaccinated?

Be immunized In a public primary care network, the user must make an appointment with a nurse. For this you have several options:

• In person, at the clinic or by calling your phone number (indicating option 3)
• Digital kiosks located at these sites with a flu vaccination button.
• Via the Health Appointment application or on the official web portal of the Community of Madrid.

Additionally, there are other places where users can get vaccines:

• Regional vaccination center at 15 General Oraa Street in the capital.
• Public hospitals of the Madrid Health Service (patients at risk)
• Occupational health services of health centers and resources of the health department of the Madrid City Council.