Manager of the Andalusian Health Service (SAS), garcia valleyannounced this Friday, points will be awarded every Thursday until the end of the event Walk-in flu and Covid-19 vaccinations Influenza vaccination in children is targeted for adults and for minors aged six months to four years and eleven months (59 months).
Therefore, in audio distributed to media, SAS manager He wanted to send a message of tranquility to the citizens of Andalusia, because although “the rate of respiratory virus infections does increase, which is common every year during the Christmas period.” In addition, he said that the incidence of respiratory infections in Andalucia The latest data suggests that “the upward trend continues, 500 cases per 100,000 inhabitantssimilar to the same period last year, Half the Spanish average».
In this sense, Garcia believes it is “important” for the public to know that the SAS has launched its operation. high frequency plan and monitors the activity of its health centers on a daily basis so that “if there is a significant increase in demand in emergencies or the number of people requiring admission, resources will be adjusted as needed.»
In addition, he also emphasized that since Department of Health and Consumer Affairs They applaud the “commitment and hard work” of health professionals because “thanks to their work, we are adapting to provide the best possible response.”
Valle García, on the other hand, wants to call for vaccination.In this sense, he pointed out that from October 9 to January 4, they were vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 in Andalusia “More than a million people” – Specifically, a total of 1,658,913 people have been infected with influenza and 1,058,263 people have been infected with COVID-19 – but “we want to continue to increase vaccination rates.”
To this end, it announces that “there will be drop-off points for target groups of adults and children every Thursday until the end of the campaign”, since citizens will reportedly be able to Check these vaccination sites on the SAS website Or at your health center.
The manager also insisted on taking preventive measures against respiratory viruses, “We have learned in recent years that basically based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Health Use a mask When we have symptoms, when we have to accompany vulnerable people, or when we have had a previous illness, and when we are in health and social care centres.
In response, he said “they are waiting” for the committee’s recommendations interregional committee on national health systems (Cisns) Specifically, the peak of respiratory viruses will be treated next Monday, January 8th.