Galicia will start on Monday 25th September, unha Double vaccination campaign protects the most vulnerable. So while nursing homes (about 30,000 users) are dual-vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza, the app is also vaccinating babies against RSV or syncytial virus, which causes bronchiolitis.
The Galician Health Service (Sergas) intends to launch a joint nationwide double vaccination campaign against COVID-19 and influenza, which has become a seasonal activity and will be launched this Monday in residential areas until October 16, It will start blocking the general target group.
In addition to the dual injection administration already tested last year, one of the main developments is in the current campaign starting on the first Monday of autumnThis seems to be a recommendation for people under 60 to get the coronavirus vaccine (Except in cases of risk or pregnancy and postpartum). In other words, both influenza and coronavirus become two doses, and their immunizing doses will be injected together as a recommendation for people over 60 years of age. Sergas is keen to repeat the goal of exceeding 75% of the target population’s immunization rate, just like the 76% achieved in the last campaign.
Parallel to the dual influenza and COVID-19 epidemics, influenza itself was developing, which was also seasonal, had its specific target population, and largely coincided with dual immunity.
nothing to give covid, Removed list of two Covid records and this post has now become a seasonal postand it is no longer a year-round event, but takes place during these specific times.
As (exclusive) top news from the flu campaign, find outInclude smokers in recommended groups. In addition, influenza vaccination will be repeated for children aged 6 to 59 months (under 6 years old), which will also start on October 16 and will be carried out in health centers for this group.
VCenter for various types of influenza viruses
Vaccination against COVID-19 and influenza for people over 60 years of age will be carried out at different times: In residential centres, homes, vehicles (for people with reduced mobility but using vaccination centres), mass vaccination centers and health centres.
This event offers influenza and COVID-19 and offers flu Will start on December 31st It will be implemented in phases based on age range. As Comesaña noted, the progress of the dual campaigns will also depend on the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Where?
I knowprimary care services (Health Center) will administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines to seniors over 80 years old and will proactively call them via text message. In addition, people with reduced mobility who belong to the target group will be vaccinated at home.
bolasuabanda public hospital Doses for covid-19 and influenza will be available to vaccinate two high-risk groups. In addition, throughout October, large sites in health districts and regions will be open for combined flu and covid-19 vaccinations for people under 80 years of age. These people will also be summoned via text message.
The target set by the Ministry of Health is not 75% or more for those aged 65 or above and health workers For pregnant women aged 6 to 59 months, the rate was even lower, 60%.
If vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19, the groups to be vaccinated are: People over 60 years old; Prisoners of nursing homes and foster care and disability centers; Pregnant and postpartum women; Cohabitants of people belonging to rock formation groups; Public and private health and Staff in social health centers; people providing home care for patients with high-risk illnesses; and people working in essential public services – security forces, firefighters or civil protection personnel, etc.
Regarding the target groups for influenza immunization, it is recommended that children between 6 and 59 months of age; persons who smoke; professionals or students practicing in health and social hygiene centers; direct occupational contact with animals on farms or in poultry, pig, mink or wildlife operations or its secretions.
calendar
From September 25th or October 16th this year, it starts for people aged 80 or over, people working in health or social care centres, pharmacies, emergency departments etc.; suitable for children from 6 months to 59 months ( COVID-19 vaccination) and high-risk groups (immunocompromised).
The next phase, planned for the week of October 26 or 30, will involve more people aged 70 to 79. On Sunday, November 6 or 13, this will be a day for people aged 60 to 69. On Sunday 17th November it opens to people who live with people living on the cliffs and other residents.
RSV virus in infants
At the same time, Galician hospitals will start or Injection of syncytial virus vaccine on September 25 (RSV), which causes bronchiolitis, applies to all children born after March 31, 2024. Children born this week will receive treatment (public and private hospitals) within 24-48 hours of birth.
also, All swimming competitions will resume from April 1, 2023estimate they have less than six months to be vaccinated against the virus, which will lead to an increase in hospitalizations in temperate conditions.
This specific activity Expansion of Galician childhood vaccination calendarAmen will capture all children under 2 who are at special risk or born prematurely. Specifically, the vaccine will be administered to premature infants, including extremely premature infants, who are less than 35 weeks gestational age and born on or after October 1, 2022. In addition, the vaccine will be given to infants at high risk for severe RSV disease. Less than 24 months old. Dosing time.
Immunization against RSV involves administration of a monoclonal antibody (nirsevimab).Quotes about being a minor will be given via message Go to a public reference hospital. Those who have not done so will be able to receive the vaccine at the appropriate primary care service headquarters during the last two weeks of October.