Aragón Closes in on 75% Flu Vaccination Target for Over-80s as Cases Rise
The flu vaccination campaign in Aragón is proceeding smoothly, with the region nearing its 75% coverage goal among individuals aged 80 and above. This puts Aragón in a strong position as the flu season, which typically peaks in January, gets underway.
Aragón’s health department reports that six out of eight health sectors – Huesca, Calatayud, Teruel, Barbastro, Alcañiz, and Zaragoza III – have already met the 75% vaccination target for the elderly, with Huesca and Calatayud leading the pack at 78%.
Zaragoza I and II stand at 74% and 68% respectively, just shy of the target. The entire region is expected to reach its goal, given the remaining doses administered between early October and now.
However, vaccination rates among younger age groups remain lower. Only 43% of adults aged 60-79 and 36% of children aged 6 months to 5 years have been vaccinated. This is a common trend worldwide, ascertain groups may perceive less risk and thus, be less likely to get vaccinated.
In Aragón, vaccination remains open to all residents. Appointments can be made through the Salud Informa app and vaccinations are administered at local health centers. To accommodate busy schedules, health authorities have organized two no-appointment-necessary vaccination days, with more planned to boost coverage rates.
The flu season in Aragón is intensifying, with a 37-case per 100,000 population incidence rate, nearing the epidemic threshold of 58.2 cases. Officials anticipate the peak to occur during the first weeks of January.
In the battle against both the flu and COVID-19, Aragón’s vaccination campaign serves as a crucial frontline defense.
