Madrid ends flu vaccination campaign

this Madrid’s neighborhoods Seasonal influenza vaccination campaign ends on January 31 1.5 million people vaccinated. As of October 16, coverage for those 65 and older was 69%, a total of 844,441 people, 75% of Madrid’s population is over 80 years old. 85,155 healthy children aged 6 months to 5 years received this preventive treatment, a first-of-its-kind measure in the region.

In addition, 1 million citizens have received enhanced Coronavirus diseaserecommended for risk groups, which also include social health professionals and people with chronic diseases.

Sanitation Committee, Fatima Matutthese data were communicated today during the Visit Las Cortes Health Center Today From the capital, he expressed his gratitude to nursing professionals as well as technical staff of the General Directorate of Public Health for their work in protecting people’s health in this initiative.

Since October 16, the coverage rate for seniors aged 65 and above has been 69%, with a total of 844,441 people. 85,155 healthy children aged 6 months to 5 years received this preventive treatment

“The impact of the vaccination campaign against the disease has been clearly recognized this quarter. Influenza and other respiratory virusesgiven that their incidence was lower than in the pre-pandemic season, logically this had an impact on the reduction in overall cases and hospitalizations,” Matute added.

In the case of immunization against respiratory syncytial virus (virtual reality system), causing bronchiolitis, of which the Madrid Public Health System is a pioneer and has so far provided services to 81% of the target population, 36,227 children under six months of age and newborns. This measure, which lasts until March 31 at the Niño Jesús public hospital and public and private maternity hospitals (for newborns), has resulted in a reduction of more than 50% in the number of cases and a 70% reduction in the number of cases. Children under one year old were admitted to the hospital.

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“These results are the result of a series of measures joint working strategy Supported by all levels of care and underpinned by pillars such as Vaccination Prevention, Epidemiological Alert and Care Resource Planning and Winter Plan. “

Likewise, the consultant recalled that while the flu peak was recorded in the last week of last year, its incidence 181 cases per 100,000 residents“It’s already much lower than other seasons with more than 300.”

The second dose of vaccination is targeted at high-risk groups: people aged 60 years and above and people aged 12 to 59 years with medical conditions at public health centers and other authorized sites in the region.

Regarding Covid-19, Matute said there are currently 11.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, a decrease of nearly 62% from the previous week, and revenue decreased by 50%. The second dose of vaccination is targeted at high-risk groups: people aged 60 years and above and people aged 12 to 59 years with medical conditions at public health centers and other authorized sites in the region.

Looking ahead to winter, the Autonomous Community of Madrid launches the measures contained in the Winter Action Plan winter plan

This includes employing 1,800 professional staff at hospital centers and providing 1,075 beds based on care needs through daily pressure monitoring.

grateful daily monitoringThe first phase of measures was launched at the end of November, and the next phase in mid-to-late December, based on the monitoring of emergency services such as medical inpatient wards and intensive care units.