The aging of the population is a reality that implies unavoidable challenges, including preventing the collapse of the health system. Aging healthy is a priority both as an individual objective and from a collective perspective. This was revealed by prominent experts at the meeting ‘Vaccines for healthy aging’, organized by the Health Observatory, with the support of GSK. The prevention of infections is a priority in adulthood and, like physical exercise or diet, vaccination must be integrated as part of a lifestyle that adds “quality of life” to the years. However, the reality of compliance with vaccination programs in adulthood shows a wide margin for improvement if we compare them with childhood vaccination rates. For this reason, it is essential to focus on the tools that prevent the appearance of infectious diseases that directly affect life expectancy and quality. Following the recent approval of the new lifelong vaccination schedule by the Interterritorial Council, which includes the Herpes Zoster vaccine as a novelty for those over 65 years of age, the communities are working on strategies that improve the availability of innovative vaccines and expand the coverage in adults. For its part, Castilla y León is one of the communities with the best adult vaccination coverage. Launching awareness campaigns and vaccination against Herpes Zoster in the adult population is one of the most immediate objectives in Castilla La Mancha. On the other hand, the Canary Islands is committed to more information, specific training for professionals and specific programs for the general population. Vaccination, a key measure for the healthy aging of the adult population, which is becoming increasingly important in Public Health policies.
The aging of the population is a reality that implies unavoidable challenges, including preventing the collapse of the health system. Aging healthy is a priority both as an individual objective and from a collective perspective. This was revealed by prominent experts at the meeting ‘Vaccines for healthy aging’, organized by the Health Observatory, with the support of GSK. The prevention of infections is a priority in adulthood and, like physical exercise or diet, vaccination must be integrated as part of a lifestyle that adds “quality of life” to the years. However, the reality of compliance with vaccination programs in adulthood shows a wide margin for improvement if we compare them with childhood vaccination rates. For this reason, it is essential to focus on the tools that prevent the appearance of infectious diseases that directly affect life expectancy and quality. Following the recent approval of the new lifelong vaccination schedule by the Interterritorial Council, which includes the Herpes Zoster vaccine as a novelty for those over 65 years of age, the communities are working on strategies that improve the availability of innovative vaccines and expand the coverage in adults. For its part, Castilla y León is one of the communities with the best adult vaccination coverage. Launching awareness campaigns and vaccination against Herpes Zoster in the adult population is one of the most immediate objectives in Castilla La Mancha. On the other hand, the Canary Islands is committed to more information, specific training for professionals and specific programs for the general population. Vaccination, a key measure for the healthy aging of the adult population, which is becoming increasingly important in Public Health policies.
