Santiago, Chile – As winter approaches, Chile has initiated its 2025 winter vaccination campaign, a proactive measure designed to mitigate the impact of respiratory diseases during the colder months. The campaign, now underway, focuses on administering influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines to high-risk populations across the country.

Who is Eligible? Priority Groups Defined

The campaign targets specific demographics considered most vulnerable to respiratory illnesses. These groups are eligible to receive the vaccines free of charge at designated health centers.

• Adults aged 60 and over
• Pregnant women
• Children from 6 months to 5th grade
• Individuals with chronic health conditions
• Healthcare personnel
• Workers in the poultry and livestock sectors
• Caregivers of older adults
• Officials at Elderly Long-Stay Establishments (ELEAM)

Vaccines Available: A Multi-Pronged approach

The vaccination campaign offers three key vaccines, each designed to combat specific respiratory threats:

• Influenza Vaccine: Provides protection against seasonal influenza viruses.
• Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine: Targeted at high-risk individuals to prevent severe illness from COVID-19.
• RSV Immunization: Focused on protecting newborns and infants during their first and second winter seasons, a critical period for vulnerability to RSV.

Colina: Vaccination Efforts and Locations

In Colina, meaningful progress has been made in reaching the vaccination goal. As of March 31, 13,335 individuals had been vaccinated, representing 16.3% of the targeted 80,000 doses.Vaccination efforts have been concentrated in educational settings, including 34 establishments such as cradle rooms, kindergartens, and subsidized private schools.

Colina Vaccination Points:

• CESFAM Colina: Monday to Thursday, 09:00 to 16:00; Friday, 09:00 to 15:00; Saturday, 09:00 to 13:00.
• Cesfam La Reina: Monday to Thursday, 09:00 to 16:00; friday, 09:00 to 15:00; Saturday, 09:00 to 13:00.
• Cesfam Esmeralda: Monday to Thursday, 09:00 to 16:00; Friday, 09:00 to 15:00; Saturday, 09:00 to 13:00.
• Chicureo Municipal Office: Saturday, 09:00 to 13:00.
• Red Stone, Urban Space La Laguna: Saturday, 09:00 to 13:00 (Starting April 12 due to a triathlon event).

To improve access, the three cesfam in Colina have extended their vaccination hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 17:30 to 20:00
• Friday: 16:30 to 19:30

We are prioritizing our older adults, children and people with Chronic diseases. Extended points and mobile vaccination They seek to reach every corner of hill, as prevention saves lives. Besides, Thinking about people who during the week cannot attend to vaccinate, For their work schedules, we set the points Sabatinos.
isabel Valenzuela, Mayor

Mobile Vaccination Schedule:

• Monday: Express leader of Laray stay (09:30 to 14:00)
• Tuesday: Strip Center Santa Elena (09:30 to 14:00)
• Wednesday: La Laguna Urban Space, Red Stone (09:30 to 14:00)
• Thursday: Municipal Office of the English (09:30 to 14:00)
• Friday: Front of the municipal building (09:30 to 14:00)

Rural Post Vaccination Schedule:

• The English: Tuesday, 09:30 to 12:00
• Santa Marta de Liray: Wednesday, 09:30 to 12:00
• Las Canteras: Friday, 09:30 to 12:00
• Chacabuco: Wednesday, 09:00 to 12:00 (Changing to Thursday from next week)
• El Colorado: Wednesday, 09:30 to 12:00

Vaccination Points in Lampa and Tiltile

The vaccination campaign extends beyond Colina, with designated vaccination points available in Lampa and tiltile.

Lampa Vaccination Points:

• Cesfam juan pablo II: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 20:00; Saturday, 09:00 to 13:30.
• Cesfam José Bauzá Frau: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 20:00; Saturday, 09:00 to 13:30.
• Cesfam Batuco: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 20:00; Saturday, 09:00 to 13:30.
• Cesfam Sol from September: Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 16:00 (Subject to stock availability).
• Cesfam batuco: Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 16:00 (Subject to stock availability).

tiltile Vaccination Points:

• Cesfam Family Huertos: Monday to Thursday, 08:30 to 16:00; friday, 08:30 to 15:00.
• Community Hospital: Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 17:00; Friday, 08:00 to 16:00.

Call to Action: Protect Yourself and Your Community

Vaccines are provided free of charge to priority groups. Individuals are encouraged to visit their nearest health center to receive their doses. Timely vaccination is crucial for personal protection and for reducing the burden on the healthcare system during the winter months.