Who should get vaccinated, when and where

The Ministry of Health of the Canary Islands Government presented this Wednesday Flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaigns The 2023-24 season starts next Monday (October 16) at all health centers in the Islands and the campaign includes a host of new features compared to previous campaigns.

Together with consultant Esther Monzón, José Díaz-Flores, Director of Public Health of the Canary Health Service (SCS) and Amós García, Head of the Epidemiological Service, details the planned operations, the different types of vaccines that will be available for this season and who to alert Advertising campaign for people who should get vaccinated.

In preparation for the 2023-24 influenza season, the Canary Islands purchased a total of 335,000 doses of vaccine, with a total investment of 2.989 million euros.

Esther Monzón noted, “This year, we continue to be in a situation where COVID-19 coexists with other seasonal illnesses such as influenza, so vaccinating the most vulnerable and essential professionals in the community remains critical.”

In addition, he recalled, “by vaccinating high-risk groups against influenza, we can also prevent both influenza and COVID-19 infections from coexisting in the same person, thereby minimizing the severity and stress of the patient’s illness. Say. “Health Systems”.

José Díaz-Flores explained that the information campaign will be disseminated through digital media, social networks, duty screens in hospitals and health centers, LED screens in urban settings and radio stations to remember which groups People who are at risk of complications from the flu or COVID-19 and who should get vaccinated.

In this sense, the Director-General of Public Health insists that the vaccine is the most effective means of avoiding contracting or spreading influenza, especially for those who are at risk of complications from the disease and for those who receive the vaccine. Critical for communities such as health workers and caregivers of the elderly or dependents.

In addition, Amós García, Head of the Epidemiological Service, reports that facing this season, there will be Four vaccines are designed to:

Seasonal vaccination recommendations for 2023-2024

Each year, influenza vaccination recommendations are developed in the fall for people who are at higher risk for complications from infection and who may spread the disease to other people who are at higher risk for complications. As of the 2021-2022 season, flu vaccinations are available at the same time as COVID-19 vaccinations.

The purpose of coronavirus vaccination is to enhance the protection of the most vulnerable groups and health and social care personnel in order to reduce morbidity and mortality caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the impact of the disease on health care capacity and health care capacity. Health explains, social health.

Flu/COVID-19 Vaccination

Taking into account the current epidemiological situation of COVID-19, it is recommended that the following groups of people be vaccinated in autumn and winter (2023-2024):

Because you have a greater risk of complications or serious illness if you have these infections:

d. Pregnant women in any three months of pregnancy and women in the postpartum period (six months postpartum).

and. Living with highly immunosuppressed people, people with other high-risk medical conditions, and the elderly.

Reduce the impact on critical and essential services in the community and maintain: personnel from health centers and institutions (including pharmacies) and public and private social and health care providers (health and non-health staff).

Flu vaccination

In addition to the previous groups, influenza vaccination is also recommended for the following groups: