September 21, 2023 – 1:50 pm Updated September 21, 2023 – 1:50 pm
Influenza vaccination campaign begins in the Autonomous Community of Madrid.start from next Flu vaccinations begin in the community on Monday, October 16. The new season is specifically targeted at people over 60, children between six months and five years old, and high-risk groups.
Starting in the second half of October, all patients who want or must receive this shot You can ask for a vaccination appointment.
information:
Madrid vaccination dates
The Public Health Council has set a date for the start of a nationwide flu vaccination campaign in Spain.Specifically, it is expected The first piercing will begin in the last week of September. The event will run throughout October, starting a week earlier this year than other years.
Taking Madrid as an example, Next Monday, October 16, the first doses of the vaccine will begin to be administered to those who must receive the vaccine.
Who can get the flu vaccine
According to the criteria established by the competent authorities, citizens who can make an appointment for influenza vaccination are as follows:
- Over 60 years old
- pregnant woman
- Population of children 6 months to 5 years old
- health and social care staff
- People under the age of 60 who have chronic or high-risk medical conditions that may cause complications from the flu.
- People who can spread the disease to other high-risk patients
- people working in important sectors
You can see more details about who needs the flu vaccine from the linked information.
How to book a flu vaccination in Madrid
Once the specific dates for flu vaccination in Madrid are announced, users who want to be vaccinated must make an appointment to receive the vaccine. Specifically, the process followed includes making an appointment with a doctor so that the specialist authorizes the puncture and provides the patient with a specific appointment.
The vaccine is administered at health centres, Sermas consultation offices, public and private network hospitals or at the municipal community health centers of the Madrid City Council.
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