This winter, Andalusia expands the recommended groups to receive the flu vaccine. The general director of Public Health, Jorge del Diego, has announced on Canal Sur Radio that Andalusia this year incorporates the vaccination of those over 60 years of age, a drop of five compared to 2022, equaling the recommendation to receive the Covid vaccination, and adds smokers as a recommended population group to be vaccinated against the flu this winter.
In the case of smokers, the reasons for their inclusion are that the risk of complications if they suffer from it is greater, but they are also a population group more likely to suffer from it.
It remains to be seen whether the smoking group will include age ranges or whether everyone is included.
Children between 6 and 59 months are also once again included in the groups recommended to receive the flu vaccine in Andalusia, thanks to the good reception it had during last year’s campaign.
The Andalusian Health Service (SAS) plans to start the joint flu and covid-19 vaccination campaign on October 16.
Who gets vaccinated against the flu in Andalusia?
According to the vaccination recommendations approved by the Public Health Commission in the Interterritorial CouncilDuring this 2023-2024 season, the target groups for vaccination against flu and covid-19 are:
For him higher risk of complications or serious symptoms in case of suffering from these infections: people of 60 years or olderpeople five years old or older confined in disability centers and residences of adults, as well as other institutionalized people long term and residents; people under 60 years of age with risk conditions due to suffering chronic illness and/or disorders (diabetes mellitus and Cushing’s syndrome, morbid obesity, chronic cardiovascular, neurological or respiratory diseases, chronic kidney disease and nephrotic syndrome, hemoglobinopathies and anemias, among others); pregnantpersonas cohabitants with those with a high degree of immunosuppression. To reduce the impact and maintenance of critical and essential servicess: staff of public and private health and social health centers and establishments; people who work in essential public services (Firefighters, Civil Protection, Security Forces and Bodies)
In addition to the above, vaccination of the gripe a:
Population children’s from 6 to 59 months People from 5 to 59 years with risk of complications (people receiving long-term treatment with acetylsalicylic acid and smokers) Students in internship in health and social health centers People with direct occupational exposure to animals or to their secretions on farms, operations such as ranchers, veterinarians, workers, etc. Smokers (age ranges pending)
2023-09-25 10:49:42
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