The Community of Madrid has announced a investment of 47 million of euros intend to receive vaccines that are part of the vaccination schedule for all ages. The Governing Council of the area has given permission to the signed several contracts for the purchase of 1.7 million doseswhich will be administered in the years 2025 and 2026 according to the regional vaccination schedule.
Buying the doses is part of the State Framework Agreement to which the Community of Madrid is a member. The design of these contracts has considered the population that needs to be vaccinated, as well as the stock of vaccines that are still available in the region, with the aim of increasing distribution and guaranteeing coverage of all ages. This process allows us to meet the needs of the vaccination of children, adults and the elderlyas well as risk groups with pre-existing health conditions that require special protection.
Types of vaccines
The contract considers the get different vaccinesincluding those that protect against multiple diseases in one dose. These include the hexavalent vaccine, which immunizes against six diseases: hepatitis B, diphtheria, acellular pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis and haemophilusinfluenzae. Likewise, vaccines aimed at prevention will be purchased diphtheria and tetanus with less antigenic content, as well as others to protect against meningococcus, with specific preparations for serogroups A, B, C, Y and W.
In addition, the contract includes the purchase vials for vaccination against diseases such as measles, rubella, mumps, smallpox and hepatitis A and B. These vaccines will be available for both children and adults, guaranteeing comprehensive protection that covers all stages of life.
Vaccination strategy in the Community of Madrid
The Community of Madrid clarifies that vaccination is the most effective protection measure for control and eliminate the spread of diseaseespecially in healthy populations. However, it is also a basic tool to protect those who, due to their previous health conditions, are part of risk groups. The district’s vaccination schedule includes protection against 18 vaccine-preventable diseasesranging from the prenatal period to beyond 60 years of age.
With this investment, the Community of Madrid reinforces its commitment to public health and disease prevention through vaccination, comply with national and European standards ensure that all citizens receive the necessary protection throughout their lives.
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2024-10-17 09:41:00
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