Others who are in high-risk groups will also receive the COVID-19 vaccine
Balearic Islands to be vaccinated first Flu in smokers and children Ages range from six months to five years. This is the main novelty of the vaccination campaign, which is due to start in October next year. As explained by Elena Esteban Ramis, Director of Public Health of the Balearic Islands, these are the recommendations made by the National Public Health Council.
In the case of smokers, Esteban justified the decision to include them on the smokers list. high risk groups Because “their respiratory systems have different characteristics in terms of possibilities Protect against infection They may develop severe symptoms or complications that result in hospitalization. Currently, Salut does not know how many tobacco consumers there are in the archipelago.
For infants, it has been decided to vaccinate infants between six months and five years old. influenza in children, not only because they can contract the disease, but also because they are the ones who spread the infection. In this sense, protecting children also helps reduce infection among vulnerable groups in the environment. So far, in the Balearic Islands, only people aged 60 years or older and those who can spread the flu to others at risk of complications (health care workers, caregivers…) and essential public service workers (health workers , nursing staff, etc.) were vaccinated. Firefighters, policemen…). The difference is that children and smokers only get the flu shot, while other high-risk groups also get the flu shot. Coronavirus disease. However, children with risk factors or smokers can also be vaccinated against the virus. coronavirus.
What should people who want to get vaccinated do?
The director of public health in the Balearic Islands reports that people wishing to receive a flu vaccine can only call a phone number Information Health Connection (971 22 00 00) or make an appointment at your health center and inform them that you are in a high-risk group.