this Residences in Balsol, the capital of Almeriaand its seniors and social health staff will be among the first centers across the province to join the program on Tuesday. Department of Health and Consumer Affairs Committee on Dual Vaccination against Influenza and Coronavirus (Covid-19).
The Territorial Health Mission starts a new phase of immunization in early autumn 2023/2024, with the goal of reaching thousands of Almeria residents as in the previous season.
Specifically, according to official sources, the province 136,909 doses of flu vaccine have arrivedBut it cannot be ruled out that this number will increase in the coming weeks and months, as the number of people at risk increases compared with last year.
The campaign officially begins on Monday, October 9, with the first immunizations They were all elderly and received both vaccines in their homes and health centres. In addition, two doses of the vaccine have been administered to the first group of health care workers. These people are part of the so-called target group, along with staff working in homes for the elderly and disabled.
Specifically, on the first day of the campaign, the general population aged 85 or older was included.
One of the new things this fall is The target group includes citizens aged 60 and above.. In the previous exercise, the Department of Health and Consumption added the population of children between 6 and 59 months (inclusive).
Counselor-led Department Catalina Garcia It is expected to surpass even last year’s record, when nearly 2 million doses of vaccine were administered.
schedule
According to the timetable set by the Ministry of Health, starting next Monday, October 16, people over 70 years old, children 6 months or older, and adults with high-risk medical conditions and highly dependent people will receive influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations . caregiver.
They will also receive a flu vaccine from that day Children 6 to 59 months.
The next phase will begin on October 30.Henceforth, those over 60 years of age, other occupational groups, e.g. Flu vaccinations will be available to security forces and agencies, prison facilities and other professional groups such as veterinarians, farm workers or ranchers.
The final phase will take place in December, when people aged 60 or above or those in high-risk groups at home will be vaccinated against both influenza and coronavirus.
You can make an appointment at the Wellness Center, ClicSalud+ or Salud Responde.
coronavirus
As with the 2022/2023 autumn campaign, this year the Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs of the Government of Andalusia has included double vaccination Immunize those at risk, namely influenza and coronavirus.
In the latter case, the fifth dose is given to those considered to be in risk groups, including health care workers.