14·09·2023
(Present)
Following the assessments of the Public Health Commission, we recommend annual vaccination against these two diseases.
People with Down syndrome have a greater vulnerability to the fludue to the alteration of the immune response associated with trisomy 21. Therefore, from DOWN ESPAÑA, taking into account the considerations of our Medical Advisory Committee, we recommend the Annual vaccination against seasonal flu for all people with Down syndrome over 6 months of age, following the guidelines established in the vaccination schedule, available by clicking here.
In addition, it is recommended to administer a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine for all people with Down syndromewith the aim of reducing both the impact of the disease in case of contagion and the effect that it can have in the long term in the form of persistent COVID.
Both vaccines aim to protect the population, especially older groups at risk of complications if they suffer from the disease. The two vaccines can be administered at the same timewithout there being any contraindication for it.
These flu and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations are extended to environment of people with Down syndrome (family members, cohabitants…), especially those who are elderly or have other risk factors. Furthermore, the recommendation is also recommended to staff of health and social health centers.
The vaccination campaign will begin last week september. The date may vary in the different autonomous communities.
2023-09-14 14:41:54
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