Ministry of Health launches vaccination campaign against influenza and COVID-19 Starting October 3, 2023following the recommendations for the 2023-2024 season approved by the Public Health Committee of the National Health System Interregional Council on September 12, 2023.
The vaccination campaign will begin with vaccinating residents of nursing homes or disability care centres, followed by the remaining recommended groups in a staggered fashion.The event will be extended
Necessary to promote vaccination of the entire target population.
In addition to influenza, the most vulnerable groups as well as health and social care staff will be vaccinated against COVID-19, with the aim of reducing morbidity and mortality and the impact of the disease on health care capacity.
This year, as a novelty, it was included in the target group Get the flu vaccine for children 6 to 59 months old.
Influenza vaccines can be co-administered with other vaccines at various anatomical sites, including COVID-19 and pneumococcal mRNA vaccines.
Related Links:
2022-2023 Influenza Campaign Assessment
Ministry of Health press release. September 26, 2023
Pneumococcal Vaccination Program | Professionals (saludcastillayleon.es)
Ministry of Health.Information about flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaigns
Ministry of Health – Events – Every vaccine has its time