The Basque Country has launched a joint vaccination campaign against influenza and COVID-19, extending the age of those at risk to 60 this year. It is worth mentioning that children aged six to five years old (about 73,000 children) are also included in the scope of influenza vaccination.
The Basque Country’s vaccination campaign prioritizes people aged 80 and over, who can be vaccinated in their own homes if they wish.
When must each group be vaccinated?
The Basque regional health service Osakidetza reported that the vaccination campaign began on September 25 for people living in residential buildings and then opened on different dates according to population groups.
- On October 9, vaccination for high-risk groups began.
- It is expected that on November 6, the remaining people who want to be vaccinated will start the immunization process.
a data. Osakidza noted that this was in its third year and it was also providing employee vaccinations to companies and institutions through preventive services.
Who in the Basque Country needs flu and COVID-19 vaccinations?
In the Basque Country, groups considered at risk and therefore recommended to receive COVID-19 and influenza vaccination include:
- A person who lives in a dwelling.
- Seniors over 60 years old.
- People with chronic illnesses or who are immunocompromised.
- pregnant woman.
- Professionals in health and social care.
When getting the flu vaccinethe following groups of people in the Basque Country are recommended to be immunized against this infection:
- Children aged six months to five years.
- People over 60, especially those living in closed institutions.
- People between 6 months and 60 years old who are at high risk for complications due to underlying medical conditions.
- You can spread the flu to people who are at high risk for complications.
- health and social care staff and groups deemed essential.
How and when to book an appointment for COVID-19 and influenza treatment in the Basque Country?
In order to receive the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, residents of the Basque Country can make an appointment in a number of ways, depending on the group to which they belong:
- risk collective: People in this group who want to be vaccinated can make an appointment from October 2 through the Osakidetza website or by calling the corresponding health center.
- People who are not at risk: The group can make a reservation October 30 through the website or by calling the health center.