Changes in Covid-19 vaccination and this year’s flu
Start date of the flu and covid vaccination campaign in each community
The Department of Health of the Government of Navarre plans to start its joint immunization strategy against flu and covid-19 During the second half of October.
The COVID-19 vaccine, following the guidelines of the Public Health Commission, It is aimed at people 70 years or olderindividuals with pathologies considered high risk and pregnant women. On the other hand, flu immunization is recommended for the population from the age of 60.
Both vaccines are also advised to:
• Residents of 5 years or more in Disability Centers and Residences of Elderly, as well as in other closed institutions.
• People over 6 months with special vulnerability due to immunosuppression (including HIV, drugs, transplants and complement deficits).
• Individuals between 12 and 59 years with specific risk conditions.
• Pregnant women in any phase of pregnancy.
Additionally, the antigripal vaccine It extends to the child population aged between 6 and 59 months. It is important to note that, for those who meet the requirements for both vaccines, these can be administered simultaneously, provided that more than three months have elapsed since the last dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or the most recent infection.
How to make an appointment
The main purpose of this campaign is to strengthen the defense of the most susceptible citizens to reduce both the incidence of serious diseases and deaths associated with flu and covid-19, thus relieving the pressure on the care system.
To request an appointment, various ways are offered:
• The use of the personal health folder for over 60 years is prioritized.
• You can also call the previous appointment number of the health center or office, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
• Another option is to go to the Primary Care Center.
SMS messages will be sent to the priority groups, Starting with those over 80 yearsto facilitate the management of your appointments. Those who schedule their vaccination through the personal health folder will receive a reminder two days in advance.
In parallel, the anti -ge vaccination for the health personnel of the Navarro Health-Osasunbidea Service (SNS-O) will begin in the same half of October, after receiving an SMS that will allow them to arrange their appointment in health centers, centralized points or the corresponding hospital.
