Andalusia Antigripal Vaccine: 160,000 Children Under 5 to Be Vaccinated
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Andalusia Launches Flu Vaccination Campaign for Children and Educators
The Minister of health and Consumption of the Junta de Andalucía, Rocío Hernández, has announced that more than 160,000 children between six and 59 months will receive the antigripal (flu) vaccine this year in Andalusia. approximately 70,000 of these vaccinations will be administered in schools.
Vaccinations are also available to teachers of children under five years old, pregnant women, and those living with them. Appointments can be requested through Health Responds, Clipsalud+, or at local health centers. Children under two years will receive the injectable vaccine at health centers, while older children are recommended to receive the intranasal vaccine in schools, with parental consent. Last year,65% of school children received the vaccine.
The Impact of Influenza in Andalusia
Hernández emphasized the severity of the previous flu season, noting that over 350 Andalusians died from influenza. During peak periods of circulation of respiratory viruses (including RSV, influenza, and COVID-19), between