Special Vaccination Drive: Andalusia‘s Health Department to Vaccinate Children Against the Flu Without Appointment
Andalusia’s Health Department has announced a special vaccination drive for children aged between 6 and 59 months who have not yet been vaccinated against the flu. This initiative will take place on Thursday, December 26, without the need for an appointment, across all provinces in Andalusia, including Almería.
The Andalusian Health Service (SAS) has set up more than 350 vaccination points throughout the region. A comprehensive list of these points, including their locations and operating hours, is available on the website https://lajunta.es/59f9p.
In the province of Almería, vaccinations will be administered at health centers in 32 municipalities. Most of these centers will operate until 2:30 PM. The complete list of municipalities and their respective vaccination points includes Almería capital, Alhama de Almería, Abrucena, Abla, Vícar, Roquetas de mar, Laujar de Andarax, Fondón, El Ejido, Dalías, Berja, Balanegra, Alcolea, Adra, Benahadux, Gádor, Gérgal, Huércal de Almería, Nacimiento, Níjar, Pechina, Sorbas, Tabernas, Viator, Albox, Cuevas del Almanzora, Garrucha, Huércal Overa, Mojácar, Pulpí, Serón, Vera, and Vélez Rubio.
The objective of this campaign is to vaccinate children who have not received the flu shot yet, aiming to protect them from potential severe cases and complications. As per the analysis of recent data, the peak of respiratory virus infections is expected to occur in January, making it crucial to immunize vulnerable populations before then.
The current vaccination campaign for children began on September 30, and nearly 155,265 children, representing 56.6% of the target population, have already been vaccinated. The vaccination rate is even higher for children aged between 36 and 59 months, with 63.7% of this age group receiving the vaccination at their schools.
Furthermore, the vaccination campaign against the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), which causes broncholitis in infants, began on September 23. So far, 95% of infants born since April 1, 2024, equivalent to 40,148 babies, have been vaccinated. This vaccine is also administered to infants with a history of premature birth or other high-risk conditions up to 24 months old.
Don’t miss this opportunity to protect your child against the flu and other respiratory illnesses. Visit the nearest vaccination point in your municipality to ensure your little one receives the necessary care in time.
