So far, 30% of the target population has been vaccinated against the flu in Ubrique, when that percentage should reach 70% as in previous years. Health professionals remember the importance of receiving immunization as soon as possible, to prevent the rise of the virus in the winter months.
Like last year, the flu vaccination campaign is proceeding at a slower pace than usual, in a downward trend that is not exclusive to Ubrique but is repeated at the provincial level. According to data from the Ministry of Health, 166,169 people have received the vaccine in the province so far. Among the causes being considered, the saturation after the massive campaigns against the coronavirus. Today in ‘La Mañana’ by Radio Ubrique, Manuel Rodríguez and Juan José García, nurses at the Ubrique Health Center They highlighted the importance of vaccines “because they save lives,” and called for people in risk groups to make an appointment to get vaccinated before the spike in infections arrives. In this sense, they have reported on the campaigns not only against the flu, but also against COVID-19, pneumococcus, herpes zoster, or against bronchiolitis for children under six months.
“Vaccination is yes or yes, it’s not worth thinking about it,” they stressed, recalling that vaccines are “safe and effective”, and in addition to individual protection, they are essential to stop the spread of infections. As they explained, we should not fall into relaxation, since we are coming from the use of the mask and other measures that are no longer in force and can increase infections.
The vaccination campaign against flu and Covid-19 2023-2024 It started on October 9 with the administration of doses to the most vulnerable people, such as those in nursing homes and disability centers; people over 85 years of age, as well as health and social health professionals. From then on the age range has been lowered. Thus, among the main novelties of this year are the change in age from 65 to 60 years from which flu vaccination is prescribed, the inclusion of smokers within the target groups for flu and the expansion of the group of professionals exposed to animals. In addition, it is used to review and update the vaccination against pneumococcuswhich has been extended to those born between 1951 and 1963 (both inclusive) who have not received it previously.
Since October 16, those over 70 years of age have also been vaccinated; to children 6 months or older, adolescents and adults with chronic pathologies; to highly dependent people in their homes and professional caregivers; to pregnant and postpartum women, and children’s anti-flu is administered to children from 6 to 59 months. And on October 30, vaccinations began for those over 60 years of age and professional groups (Security Forces and Corps, ranchers, penitentiary institutions…). Starting in December, household members of people over 60 years of age, people with chronic pathologies and risk situations, and pregnant and postpartum women will be vaccinated against flu and covid.
Manuel Rodríguez and Juan José García have recalled that the target population can make an appointment very easily through the Salud Responde application, by telephone, ClicSalud+ or by going to the health center. In fact, in many cases vaccine even without an appointment, and days ago some days were even organized to go directly without an appointment.
In relation to the children’s vaccination schedule, they have referred to the great novelty in Andalusia this autumn and winter, which is the prevention of bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), through the administration of the antibody nirsevimab in all children under 6 months. This pathology produces numerous admissions to hospitals, as well as consultations in emergencies and primary care. The campaign began last September 25th and is scheduled to end on March 31, 2024.
Manuel Rodríguez and Juan José García, nurses at the Ubrique Health Center
2023-11-28 11:23:58
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