Flu vaccinations open Starting Monday, January 15, targeting the entire Aragonese population and not just high-risk groups. This is a measure aimed at Reduce the spread of infection from this disease. In the first week of January, there were 303 infections per 100,000 inhabitants, double the number in the previous week.
The novelty of the vaccinations offered starting from this Monday will be at health centers Five vaccination centers will be open in the capital of Zaragoza from 3:00 to 5:00 pm to facilitate vaccination, For example, those who work in the morning. They are Actur Oeste, Fuentes Norte, Bombarda, Sagasta and Valdespartera. You can make an appointment at these health centers even if they are not reference centres. In either case, reservations must be made in advance via: Salud Informa website or application.
The target is vaccination coverage of 75%, but at this time This condition was found only in 56% of the target population in the recommended age group. The most vaccinated people are those over 80, who are the only ones to reach the 75% target set by public health authorities
Most flu cases are mild, but public health wants more people vaccinated So that people can be better protected. “I will vaccinate my son who is at risk and then others. Whatever is good for me and my family, do it,” one man said into the microphone of Aragon TV. One woman stressed the importance of getting vaccinated “to avoid getting sick”.
According to public health authorities, the vaccine is Effective measures such as masks, Currently, professionals and users of hospitals and health centers must comply with this regulation.
The flu vaccination campaign was originally scheduled to be open to the entire population in February next year, but it has been decided that Increased incidence of influenza, It increased from 167.5 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last week of 2023 to 303 cases in the first week of 2024.
Registrations of acute respiratory infections (IRAS), which include influenza, Covid-19, pharyngitis, bronchitis and a long list of respiratory illnesses, have increased over the same period The number of cases increased from 1,184 to 1,330 per 100,000 inhabitants. However, it is worth noting that Covid-19 cases have dropped from 41 to 32 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.