this anti-flu vaccine Extended for the first time this fall Spainto between healthy children 6 months and 5 yearswhich represents an innovation since previously infant cohorts were only vaccinated underlying pathology.
Autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government Ceuta and Melilla Those who already have access to this year’s flu shot will benefit 1.6 million children, All right intranasal vaccine for those in between 2 years and 5 years the waves intramuscular injection For younger children (6 to 23 months), members of the group explain Spanish Pediatric Association (CAV-AEV) Vaccine Advisory Committee, Javier Álvarez.
Last year, this group of children was vaccinated against influenza in only three autonomous regions: Andalusia, Galicia and Murciawith “brilliant” results and coverage fifty percentThe expert said he hoped to achieve reconciliation in Spain Average 55 to 60%.
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the virus stops spreading
While these coverages may seem modest, Very important because it has had a significant impact “and The virus stops spreading or decreases in numberso not only those who are vaccinated, but also those around them benefit,” the expert said.
Alvarez noted that administering the vaccine to healthy children is “to protect those who are vaccinated, but also because They are the main spreaders of influenza, mainly in schools and nurseries.and spread the virus to those who live with them.
When it comes to flu, the expert admits, “it’s hard for people to realize this is not a minor illness“And it’s not without complications, especially in the smallest cases: “Influenza must be taken seriously”has been warned.
In fact, the flu can affect 20% and 40% of the child population Depends on the severity of the epidemic 5% of cases ended up in hospital due to their severity.
“Vaccination is always a value”
Two-thirds of the children in the hospital are healthy, that is, there is no underlying disease, so it is recommended “Vaccinate everyone, vaccination is always a value”Alvarez reiterated that point.
As a result, a flu shot is already on the vaccination schedule this fall. national health system, will be administered to this cohort and to children with underlying pathology, regardless of their age. so, Influenza can be taken with other medicines: “The fewer vaccinations the better, because moments of stress overlap,” he added.
Member of the European Standing Group of the World Health Organization, Honorary Member of the World Health Organization Spanish Association of Vaccinology (AEV), Amós García RojasThe organization applauds the inclusion of healthy children in flu vaccinations this year because “it plays an important role in spreading the disease”. Apart from, Garcia Rojas In countries where healthy children have been vaccinated, “significant reductions in adult influenza cases have been observed”, he insisted.
New crown vaccine for high-risk groups
Also this fall, vaccination campaigns against COVID-19 will resume using new serums, an intervention that is thought to Garcia Rojas“will remain stable over the next few years,” although only for at-risk populations, Annually and at the same time as the flu vaccine.
“COVID-19 has persisted, it will not be diluted or subsided, it will continue to be with us, which means Some people in the population who are at significant risk will receive a booster dose’, assured the ex-chairman of AEV.
New vaccines to be administered this year Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax adaptation variant Coronavirus disease. The groups that will be required to receive this anti-new crown vaccine will be older, patients with dangerous diseases, Immunocompromised, pregnant and healthy.
from Pfizer According to reports, since most Flu vaccine distributed in late September and administered in October“The goal is to simultaneously provide Omicron XBB.1.5 renew”.
go through modern Assurance that their updated vaccine “has shown a significant increase in the neutralizing effect of antibodies against the strain EG.5, FL 1.5.1″ and XBB variants’, and “will be ready for fall vaccinations, the world is well supplied. “