Influenza Vaccination 2025: Where to Get Vaccinated
Chile avanza en la Campaña de Vacunación e Inmunización 2025
Table of Contents
- Chile avanza en la Campaña de Vacunación e Inmunización 2025
- Chile’s 2025 Vaccination and Immunization Campaign: Your Questions Answered
- Key Questions About Chile’s 2025 vaccination Campaign
- What is the primary goal of Chile’s 2025 vaccination campaign?
- Who are the priority groups for influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations in Chile?
- Is the Nirsevimab immunization against RSV available in Chile?
- How successful has the immunization against RSV been in Chile?
- What other vaccines are offered free of charge in Chile?
- What progress has been made in the influenza vaccination campaign?
- How is the COVID-19 vaccination campaign progressing?
- Where can I find more information about vaccination locations in Chile?
- Vaccination Coverage Summary in Chile (March 2025)
- Key Questions About Chile’s 2025 vaccination Campaign
Cobertura y detalles de la campaña contra la influenza, Covid-19 y Virus Respiratorio Sincicial (VRS).
A finales de febrero, el Ministerio de Salud anunció el inicio anticipado de la estrategia de Vacunación e Inmunización para este año 2025, comenzando el 1 de marzo. El objetivo principal es proteger a “los grupos de mayor riesgo” antes de la llegada del invierno y la proliferación de virus respiratorios como la Influenza, el Covid-19, y el virus respiratorio sincicial (VRS), buscando reducir las complicaciones asociadas.
Estas vacunas son accesibles y “son gratuitas para los grupos objetivos,ya sean beneficiarios de Fonasa o Isapre” en vacunatorios públicos y privados en convenio con el Minsal.
Grupos Prioritarios para la Vacunación
Los grupos prioritarios para las vacunas contra la Influenza y el covid-19 incluyen:
- Personal de salud (público y privado)
- Personas de 60 años y más
- Personas con patologías crónicas (desde los 6 meses para Covid-19 y entre 11 y 59 años para influenza)
- Gestantes
- cuidadores de personas mayores
- Funcionarios de ELEAM
Adicionalmente, la vacuna contra la Influenza se extiende a “niños y niñas desde los seis meses hasta quinto básico” y a docentes y asistentes de la educación preescolar y escolar hasta 8vo básico.
Inmunización contra el Virus Respiratorio Sincicial (VRS)
La campaña también incluye la inmunización contra el Virus Respiratorio Sincicial (Nirsevimab), administrada por segundo año consecutivo de manera “gratuita y universal a los lactantes” nacidos a partir del 1 de octubre de 2024 y recién nacidos en las maternidades.
El impacto de esta inmunización fue notable el año pasado, donde “Chile no registró fallecimientos por sincicial en menores de 1 año“.
También se ofrece la vacuna contra el neumococo para personas de 65 años y la vacuna contra el coqueluche (dTpa) para gestantes a partir de las 28 semanas de embarazo, ambas gratuitas en vacunatorios públicos y privados en convenio.
Avance de la Campaña de Vacunación
Desde el inicio de la campaña el 1 de marzo hasta el fin de semana pasado, de los 10.025.426 individuos que conforman los grupos objetivo, “1.146.403 se han vacunado contra la influenza, es decir, se ha alcanzado un 11,43% de cobertura“. Los adultos mayores y trabajadores de la salud lideran la adhesión, mientras que niños y trabajadores de la educación muestran menor avance.
En el grupo de adultos mayores, “se cifran en 539.855 los individuos vacunadas de 3.988.537“, lo que equivale a un 13,54% de avance.En contraste, la cobertura entre los niños de 6 a 10 años es una de las más bajas, alcanzando solo un “4,24%: 51.773 de 1.222.069” inmunizados.
Cobertura de Vacunación contra Covid-19
La vacunación contra el Covid-19 avanza más lentamente, con “un avance general del 2,92%“, traduciéndose en 191.999 personas vacunadas de una población objetivo total de 6.566.015.
Entre los grupos prioritarios, “los adultos mayores de 60 años han recibido la mayor cantidad de dosis, con 122.904 personas vacunadas de un total de 3.988.537“, alcanzando un avance del “3,08%“. Del grupo de personas con patologías crónicas, solo un “1,82%” se ha vacunado.
Para más detalles sobre los puntos de vacunación, se puede consultar el sitio del Minsal.
Chile’s 2025 Vaccination and Immunization Campaign: Your Questions Answered
This article provides a complete overview of Chile’s 2025 vaccination and immunization campaign, covering key aspects such as target groups, vaccine availability, campaign progress, and more.
Key Questions About Chile’s 2025 vaccination Campaign
What is teh primary goal of Chile’s 2025 vaccination campaign?
Who are the priority groups for influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations in Chile?
Is the Nirsevimab immunization against RSV available in Chile?
How prosperous has the immunization against RSV been in Chile?
what other vaccines are offered free of charge in Chile?
What progress has been made in the influenza vaccination campaign?
How is the COVID-19 vaccination campaign progressing?
Where can I find more information about vaccination locations in Chile?
What is the primary goal of Chile’s 2025 vaccination campaign?
The main goal is to protect high-risk groups from respiratory viruses such as influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) before the winter season, reducing associated complications. The campaign started early, on March 1, 2025.
Who are the priority groups for influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations in Chile?
The priority groups for both influenza and COVID-19 vaccines include:
Healthcare workers (public and private)
Individuals aged 60 and over
People with chronic conditions (from 6 months for COVID-19 and between 11 and 59 years for influenza)
Pregnant women
Caregivers of the elderly
Staff of Long-Term Elderly Care Facilities (ELEAM)
Additionally, the influenza vaccine is extended to children from six months up to fifth grade, and also teachers and educational assistants in preschool and school up to 8th grade.
Is the Nirsevimab immunization against RSV available in Chile?
Yes, the campaign includes immunization against RSV (nirsevimab), administered for the second consecutive year for free to infants born from October 1, 2024, and newborns in maternity wards.
How successful has the immunization against RSV been in Chile?
The impact of the RSV immunization has been remarkable. In the previous year, Chile recorded no deaths from RSV in children under 1 year old.
What other vaccines are offered free of charge in Chile?
Along with influenza, COVID-19, and RSV immunizations, the following vaccines are also available for free:
Pneumococcal Vaccine: For individuals aged 65 and older.
Pertussis Vaccine (dTpa): For pregnant women starting from the 28th week of pregnancy.
both are available in public and private vaccination centers with agreements with the Ministry of Health (Minsal).
What progress has been made in the influenza vaccination campaign?
As of the weekend of March 20, 2025, 1,146,403 individuals out of the 10,025,426 in the target groups have been vaccinated against influenza, representing an 11.43% coverage. Older adults and healthcare workers are leading in adherence, while children and education workers show slower progress.Specifically:
Adults 65+: 539,855 individuals vaccinated out of 3,988,537 (13.54% coverage)
Children (6-10 years): 51,773 individuals vaccinated out of 1,222,069 (4.24% coverage)
How is the COVID-19 vaccination campaign progressing?
The COVID-19 vaccination campaign is progressing more slowly, with an overall advance of 2.92%, translating to 191,999 people vaccinated out of a target population of 6,566,015. Amongst the priority groups:
Adults 60+: 122,904 individuals vaccinated out of 3,988,537 (3.08% coverage)
People with chronic diseases: 1.82% vaccinated
Where can I find more information about vaccination locations in Chile?
For more details on vaccination locations, you can consult the Minsal website.
Vaccination Coverage Summary in Chile (March 2025)
| Vaccine | Target Group | Individuals Vaccinated | Total Target Population | Coverage Rate |
| ———– | ——————————————— | ———————- | ———————– | ————- |
| Influenza | Overall | 1,146,403 | 10,025,426 | 11.43% |
| Influenza | Adults 65+ | 539,855 | 3,988,537 | 13.54% |
| Influenza | Children (6-10 years) | 51,773 | 1,222,069 | 4.24% |
| COVID-19 | Overall | 191,999 | 6,566,015 | 2.92% |
| COVID-19 | Adults 60+ | 122,904 | 3,988,537 | 3.08% |
| COVID-19 | People with chronic diseases | N/A | N/A | 1.82% |