Catalonia starts flu vaccination campaign

Catalonia launches joint vaccination campaign against covid-19 and influenza.

For the Tarragona Camp Health District, the first phase focuses on the population living in residences and those receiving home care. The residential complex of Mare de la Mercè in Tarragona officially launches a coordinated action between the health and social rights departments aimed at minimizing possible infections among people living in one of the 55 residential complexes and 4 There are 2,750 public spaces at risk for older people.

About 3,200 vaccines are planned to be made available to residents, including covid-19 and flu shots. In the last campaign, 91% of residential users were vaccinated.

first person to be vaccinated

Teresa Soria, the 77-year-old resident of La Mercè, the first person in the region to receive the coronavirus vaccine in 2020, is now also starting the transition to immunization: “ Vaccines save many lives; “They help people avoid disease. “

Inmaculada Grau, health district manager of the Tarragona camp, encourages other residents to also get immunized: “This is the safest option to avoid possible respiratory complications during the winter. “We want everyone to receive both vaccines as a way to avoid epidemics barrier,” he said.

“We have to remember that the most vulnerable are the oldest, that’s why we prioritize them,” said Mònica Alabart, regional director of Drets Socials in Tarragona. “We thank the nursing homes for their work The efforts of the staff, who are fully focused on seniors now and during the pandemic. “

The process will continue on October 16 for the remaining risk groups: essential workers, pregnant women and people over 60 years old. It is worth mentioning that the flu vaccine will include smokers and children aged 6 to 59 months. In total, RSCT has more than 111,000 flu vaccines and approximately 44,000 covid-19 vaccines.

land of ebro

On the Terres de l’Ebre side, there are 18 senior citizens’ residences and more than 1,700 home care services are planned to vaccinate those in need and caregivers. It is estimated that the first phase of vaccination will last up to about 3 weeks.