Emergency points will be set up at six health centers to administer vaccinations this weekend without the need to book in advance influenza or Coronavirus. Of course, it is necessary to comply with the regulations set out in the current vaccination program.
The event is organized by the Poniente Health District of Almeria, part of the Andalusian Health Service (SAS). The aim is to speed up immunization of target groups in the region.It will be developed in health centre From Roquetas de Mar, Agua Dulce, Ejido Norte, Adela, Huícar and Belja.Health professionals will take care of people during these days December 2-3
, from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm, non-stop.The event will be repeated next weekend December 9-10at the same time.
Vaccination schedule
The population is 60 years or more and families with Children 6 to 59 months. In this way, weekends can be used to protect small children and people with dangerous medical conditions, both adults and children six months or older.female pregnant People who have given birth within the past six months also need to be vaccinated. Health Services professionals may also come in without an appointment. National security agencies and forces.
Last Friday, people living with people over 60 or with chronic health conditions and smoker
.Health workers will review individually Vaccination records per user. People who fit these demographic profiles will be able to attend without issue. The health card must be presented when receiving treatment. Those who wish can request an appointment through its health center, Salud Responde app and website. click health.
It’s better to take precautions
Enriqueta Quesada, manager of the Poniente health district in Almeria, appealed to the public. “As a family physician, I advise families to prepare before the cold and the gatherings of family and friends that Christmas brings. Vaccination is our main tool to prevent disease, and it is especially important for people with chronic conditions. If you are this year If you get the flu in the winter and don’t get vaccinated, your risk of heart disease or stroke increases significantly. stroke
”, he argued. Likewise, he stated that people “should not wait to be called” but rather it is necessary to ask for an appointment or attend the call if there are no appointments quickly organized by the region.