VACCINATION IN THE BALEARIC ISLANDS | At-risk populations can now be vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19.

Yesterday flu vaccination campaign And COVID-19 for risk groups in medical centers. The company is heading to people over 60 years of age and those under this age who are considered at risk. In total this is target population they shape it In the Balearic Islands, about 606,685 people fell ill with influenza (486,040 in Mallorca, 47,434 in Menorca and 77,204 in Ibiza and Formentera) and 458,323 people in the case COVID-19-19 (366,549 in Mallorca, 36,877 in Menorca and 54,897 in Ibiza and Formentera).

As with other flu campaigns, since the outbreak of Covid-19, NHS dependent centers will offer the opportunity to administer both the flu and Covid-19 vaccines. In addition, double vaccination is offered to the entire population at risk.

People who want get vaccinated against seasonal virus they can Make an appointment by calling InfoSalut Connecta (971 22 00 00) or in website Grip.caib.eswhere you can also check the schedule of medical centers where to get vaccinated without an appointment starting November 4

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Pilot plan

On the other hand, yesterday pilot plan in schools archipelago, as well as Universal vaccination of children aged 6 to 59 months..

From yesterday to November 14, 2,900 students from 24 island schools They will be able to get vaccinated at their own educational center. Vaccine acceptance rates by island were as follows: Mallorca 52%, Menorca 40%, Ibiza 32.3% and Formentera 50%.

There will always be immunization of minors voluntarily and with the informed consent of parents or guardians.

The reason for universal immunization of this group is that minors of this age often get the flu and usually with more severe symptoms. In addition, they are usually the main vectors of influenza virus to other target groups. The pilot plan provides individual protection for minors and prevents vulnerable people in their environment from becoming infected.