Is Major novelties of flu vaccination campaigns: For the first time this year, It affects all children under the age of five. (6 to 59 months): 28,923 children, according to data provided to Cope by the Extremadura military government.
therefore, Extremadura follows all recommendations set out in Spain’s universal vaccination plan. In this way, the region will conform to the following structure.
6 to 59 months
A flu shot will be given. The number of children in this age group was 28,923.
This year is the first time that all children are involved in flu campaigns. Last year, only high-risk groups were vaccinated.
First year of life (0-12 months)
Vaccines will be given to protect against the following diseases: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae, Hepatitis B, Polio, Meningitis (C, B,), Pneumococcus, Rubella, Measles and Mumps.
The number of children in this age group who needed to be vaccinated was 6,736.
15 months
Will be vaccinated against chickenpox
The number of children in this age group is 6,736.
4 years
Will be vaccinated against measles, rubella, mumps and chickenpox
The number of children in this age group was 7,866.
6 years
Vaccinations against polio, diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough will be given.
The number of children in this age group was 8,831.
12 years
Meningitis vaccine (quadrivalent) and human papillomavirus vaccine will be administered
The number of children in this age group was 10,360.
14 years
Will be vaccinated against tetanus and diphtheria
The number of children in this age group was 10,871.
By 2023, the total number of children targeted by this common vaccination program in Extremadura is estimated at 51,400 children.