Flu Vaccination Campaign Underway in Ciudad Real, Prioritizing Early Immunization
Ciudad Real, Spain – The annual flu vaccination campaign is now active throughout the province of Ciudad Real, with a critically important portion – approximately one-third – of the 600,000 doses purchased by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha allocated to the region. Health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated promptly to minimize hospitalizations and safeguard vulnerable populations.
Nurse Susana Pérez, from the Daimiel 2 Specialty Center, emphasized the collective benefit of widespread vaccination. “Protecting ourselves also protects those around us,” she stated, explaining that higher vaccination rates correlate with reduced hospital admissions, leading to more efficient healthcare resource allocation and better outcomes, particularly for at-risk individuals.
The campaign is scheduled to run through March 31,2026,however,officials strongly recommend receiving the vaccine as soon as possible,ideally before the Christmas holiday season. Pérez noted that the peak of flu activity typically occurs approximately two weeks following the holidays.
This year’s vaccine is trivalent, offering protection against three identified strains of the influenza virus. It is indeed being administered at local health centers and clinics throughout the province.Specific attention is being given to a reinforced vaccine formulation for individuals aged 60 to 65.
Beyond this age group, the campaign’s target population includes household contacts and caregivers of infants under six months of age, as well as staff working in childcare facilities and pharmacies.
Nurse Pérez encouraged residents to proactively schedule appointments at their local health center, assuring them that appointment availability is currently good. “The scheduling system is very active, so wait times for appointments are minimal,” she said.
The campaign follows the earlier rollout of flu vaccinations for children, which began on October 1st.
