council approved Signed a supply contract for 25,000 doses of intranasal vaccine To prevent influenza, immunize children in the community, especially Suitable for children ages 24 to 59 months.
The official calendar of vaccinations for the current Lifetime System of Castile and León has been updated for the current fiscal year 2023 to include a schedule for influenza vaccination services for the age group of children 6 to 59 months (up to 59 months). novelty to five years).
In order to meet the seasonal influenza vaccination needs of this group, the General Directorate of Public Health has contracted the Military Government Management Council for 25,000 doses of the attenuated intranasal vaccine, with a budget of 445,454 euros.
specific, The intranasal vaccine will be given to children aged 24 to 59 monthsbecause these users showed a better immune response to nasal administration than to parenteral administration, which Suitable for children aged 6 to 23 monthswhen administered directly to the main route of entry of pathogens into the body; similarly, the intranasal vaccine injection method is conducive to the use of vaccines and is easier to be accepted by professionals and parents.
The Ministry of Health allocated a total of 34257.012 billion euros for the procurement of vaccines this year, an increase of 53.2% over 2022.
Castile and León’s vaccination calendar has important innovations for 2023:
– Shingles vaccine for people over 65
– Human papillomavirus vaccine in men
– Pediatric flu vaccine for children 6 to 59 months.