Vaccinations will be available by appointment Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at La Cala Health Center and from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Historic Center, with priority given to high-risk groups and those over 80 years old
At the beginning of the combined vaccination period against influenza and Covid-19, Health Commissioner Nati Algado visited the medical offices in the historic center of Finestrat. The campaign will be carried out to the public in a staggered manner, with priority given to those over 80 years old, minors aged 6 months to 5 years old, pregnant women, medical staff, essential public service personnel and high-risk groups during the circulation month.
Citizens who belong to high-risk groups who need to be vaccinated, You must request an appointment at the health center itself or through the Gva +Salut APP or Conselleria de Sanitat website. since the event began.
In the words of the mayor, Natty Algado, “Today we start the vaccination campaign in Finestrat. Vaccination is the main protection against influenza and Covid-19 and is therefore necessary every year to protect ourselves and those around us in the face of viral mutations . As Commissioner of Health, I encourage older people, pregnant women, children, health professionals or people with certain chronic diseases or at risk to go to your local health facilities, namely those in the Historic Center and La Cala, to inform you about this event and Get vaccinated because prevention is health for all.”
You can listen to Health Commissioner Natty Algado’s statement below:
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The basic goal of combined influenza and Covid-19 vaccination is to protect people who are at greater risk of complications from influenza and Covid-19, or who can spread the disease to other people who are at high risk of complications.
One of the new features this year is the vaccination of people who exceed the prescribed limits. 60 years age other than 65 years as determined to date, and Children 6 to 59 months old without risk factors. So far, it has only been targeted at minors with risk factors. Additionally, this year, for the first time, the flu vaccine for children aged 2 to 4 years will be administered via an intranasal attenuated vaccine, which offers greater protection against influenza virus infection, is easier to administer, avoids punctures and is less invasive.
Press Office (10/17/2023)