Since the start of the 2023-2024 seasonal vaccination campaign on October 16, the Ministry of Health has administered approximately 38,771 doses of influenza vaccine.
In this sense, it must be remembered that this year’s influenza vaccination campaign includes the vaccination of residents of Castellón over the age of 60 years, and not the 65 years prescribed so far.
Another novelty is the inclusion of pathologically healthy children under five years of age (6 to 59 months) in order to immunize the maximum number of citizens and prevent infections, with intranasal vaccination for 2 to 4 years, which Provides a greater effect. Prevents influenza virus infection, is easier to manage and less aggressive in avoiding punctures.
Influenza vaccination is also planned for people aged 5 to 59 years who are at higher risk for influenza complications, such as: people aged 5 to 18 years who are receiving long-term treatment with acetylsalicylic acid because of the risk of Reye’s syndrome; people who are occupationally treated with acetylsalicylic acid Persons who have direct contact with animals or their secretions from poultry, pig or mink farms or farms, or wild animals (birds, wild boars or mustelids); and smokers.
Vaccination against COVID-19
Regarding COVID-19 vaccinations, 32,808 doses of vaccine have been administered in Castellon.
Combined influenza and COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for persons 60 years of age or older, persons 5 years of age or older receiving care in functional diversity centers, and other long-term institutionalized and closed facility residents.
Likewise, coadministration is also recommended for people under 60 years of age with dangerous medical conditions; pregnant women in any trimester of pregnancy and women in the postpartum period; people living with people who are highly immunosuppressed; public and private health and social health Staff of centers and institutions; and professionals working in essential public services (national security forces and corps, firefighters, civil protection personnel and those working in health emergency services).