IX CSL Seqirus Influenza Update Meeting identifies areas for improvement in influenza vaccination program

Influenza remains the viral infection with the greatest impact on population health each year. Despite efforts to promote vaccination of the child population, Andalusia and Murcia are pioneer autonomous regions, Strengthen publicity activities for the elderlystill There are still goals to be achieved for protective influenza immunity. That was evident during the celebrations in Malaga this week IX Influenza Update Session Presented by CSL Seqirus. “While we continue to improve our vaccination programme, this is not just a matter of economic investment; return valueas coverage increases and health outcomes are achieved,” he explained at the inaugural meeting Jorge Del DiegoDirector General of Public Health and Pharmaceutical Regulation, Ministry of Health, Government of Andalusia. “The signs have been improving and that’s not going to stop. “I think those years of little change in the vaccination program are a thing of the past,” he added.

Throughout the day, experts shared some key areas of improvement to strengthen protection against influenza. Jose Antonio Navarro, The Permanent Honorary Advisor to the Ministry of Health emphasized the “need Vigorously improve coverage of pregnant women and professionals” because influenza onset leads to more primary care consultations and hospitalizations in the third trimester.

In itself, Miguel Angel Calleja, Developed by the Head of Pharmacy Services at the Virgen Macarena Hospital in Seville New procurement formula designed to pay for value and payment for health outcomes, as well as new forms economic assessment, because vaccination can improve the efficiency of a country’s health system.It is necessary to provide a new approach based more on The social value of vaccines rather than the economic damage they cause.

Additionally, hospital pharmacy experts encourage improvements precautionary investment and “strengthen communication strategy The aim is to increase compliance with the vaccination program, which in some cases remains low in Spain,” he stressed.

Underestimating risk

they still exist hoaxes and myths When people talk about flu vaccinations, some of them are even widely circulated among professionals. “The flu is a mild problem, we get it every year, and the year I got the vaccine, I had a really bad flu… These are some of the misconceptions that still permeate a lot of conversations,” he explained. José de la Flor Blue, Member of the SEPEAP Vaccine and Infectious Disease Working Group. Ignacio SalamancaExperts from the field of IHP research emphasized that “there is such Misperception of flu risk as a problem for older adults In fact, children are among the most devastated by influenza, both at primary care and hospital levels. ” Based on the data provided Matilde Zamorano, Figures from the Preventive Services Center of the Regional Directorate of Public Health in Murcia show that 822 children under the age of four were hospitalized in Spain last year, and eight of them died.Dr Salamanca added: “We are concerned Flu complications

“. In fact, “40% of the otitis media cases we treat occur during flu season,” and of particular concern are serious complications such as pneumonia and influenza. disease burden Children with other medical conditions such as diabetes or asthma.