This year the age of the at-risk population drops from 65 to 60 years old. Children from 6 months to 5 years old and the smoking population also enter. The campaign will continue until next March
The vaccination campaign against influenza and COVID-19 in the Dénia Health Department began this Monday with the aim of protecting the population of the Marina Alta from both pathologies. As in previous editions, the campaign is aimed at health professionals, social health professionals and the population at risk: chronic patients, pregnant women and the elderly. But as a novelty, in this edition the age has dropped from 65 to 60 years. Another change lies in the coverage aimed at children between six months and five years old and the smoking population.
In this way, health authorities recognize the risks of smoking against respiratory pathologies. Regarding the inclusion of minors in this vaccination campaign, the reason is twofold: on the one hand, to protect that age group and, on the other hand, to prevent infections in their closest environment – school and home.
How to get vaccinated
The administration of the doses of both vaccines in the Dénia Health Department will be carried out by appointment at the health centers of the Marina Alta healthcare network with the aim of staggering the target population and carrying out an efficient distribution of the doses. available.
To make an appointment, patients can do so through the Virtual Counter, which can be accessed from the web or the MS Virtual Counter APP, available in both the Play Store -Android devices- or the App Store -Apple devices-. They can also contact the health center in their basic area by telephone.
Why is the vaccine recommended?
According to the Dénia Hospital, vaccination is a fundamental tool to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, especially in the context of the pandemic. The combination of the flu vaccine and the covid vaccine can help reduce the burden on health systems and protect the most vulnerable population.
This strategy simplifies the vaccination process, minimizes the risk of co-infection and its possible complications, and improves the compliance rate, which is essential to prevent possible outbreaks in the community.
The Dénia Health Department calls on all risk groups to participate in this vaccination campaign, since it has been proven to be the most effective prevention weapon. Given the arrival of the flu season and the persistence of the COVID-19 pandemic, this campaign takes on even greater relevance in protecting community health.
2023-10-16 10:52:13
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