Starting this Friday Influenza vaccination in childrenis one of the new highlights of this year’s event, which begins on October 23 for adults.this Children 6 to 59 months (4 years 11 months) They make up the group that is required to be immunized against infectious diseases, and they are also the vectors of transmission so that vaccines can protect themselves as well as family members.
Babies younger than 6 months of age are passively protected if the mother is vaccinated during pregnancy.Wellness area Menorca’s target population is 2,756 children aged 6 to 59 months; Of these, ten are considered high risk and will be vaccinated at the Mateo Orfila Hospital. The rest will take place in primary care pediatric consultations, and since this vaccine is not part of the mandatory schedule, parents can request an appointment by calling Infosalut Connecta 971 22 00 00 or in person at the health center.
andChildren 5 years and older with chronic medical conditions also participate in this activity. This situation may be fluid if you contract the flu, although this list is still being prepared. The health department has identified 43 children aged 5 or older who are at high risk due to being immunocompromised and will be vaccinated at the hospital.
The influenza vaccine is compatible with other vaccines, meaning that infants and children can be given it with other vaccines included in the immunization schedule, as well as with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which causes bronchiolitis in infants this year This virus also appeared. Administration was initiated to reduce the severity of this disease and hospitalization rates.