Andalusia to Offer Flu Vaccines Without Appointment for Kids Aged 6 to 59 Months on December 26
The Andalusian Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs, through the General Directorate of Public Health and Pharmacy and the Andalusian Health Service (SAS), will administer flu vaccines without prior appointment to all children aged 6 to 59 months who have not yet been vaccinated. The vaccination drive will take place on Thursday, December 26, across more than 350 points in all of Andalusia’s provinces.
The SAS has published a list of vaccination centers, including the municipality, vaccination point, and operating hours. You can access the list here.
This initiative aims to vaccinate children who have not been vaccinated this season to ensure they are protected from seasonal flu, as they are more susceptible to severe cases and complications. Considering the expected peak in respiratory virus infections in January, vaccinating the most vulnerable population in advance can help prevent their spread.
The child vaccination campaign began on September 30, and as of now, 155,265 children have been vaccinated, representing 56.6% of the target population. Among children aged 36 to 59 months, this percentage increases to 63.7%.
Additionally, the vaccination against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), which causes bronchiolitis in infants, began on September 23. As of today, 95% of infants born after April 1, 2024 (40,148 babies) have been vaccinated. This vaccine is also administered to premature infants under 35 weeks and other infants with high-risk chronic conditions up to 24 months old.
