Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines in Galicia: where should I get vaccinated? – Galicia

if you have More than 80 years These days, you’ll get a text message on your phone asking you to get your flu and COVID vaccinations. The appointment was made at the health center.

This begins the second phase of Galicia’s seasonal vaccination, and over the past few weeks, 31,000 people living in senior citizens’ centers have been vaccinated.

Over 70 years old

For those over 70, mass vaccination sites used during the COVID-19 pandemic will open on October 26.intention of Galician Health Services (SERGAS) That is to lower the age until everyone is over 60 years old.

As with previous events, People working in health and social care centersand public service workers such as police and firefighters.

In addition, influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 6 to 59 months are also underway. In this case, parents must make an appointment at the reference clinic.

above average

According to the agency’s data ministry of health Influenza vaccination rates in Galicia are above average. In 2022, 8 out of 10 Galicians over 75 years old were vaccinated, compared with an average of 6 out of 10 people in Spain.