Benalup opens the flu vaccine to all risk groups from this Wednesday
The Centro de Salud de Benalup-Casas Viejas is vaccinating against flu from this Wednesday, October 21, for people over 60, pregnant women, teaching staff, security forces and children aged 6 to 59 months, among other groups. The campaign began on October 1.
The flu vaccination campaign in Benalup-Casas Viejas is no longer limited. From this Wednesday, October 21, anyone included in the risk groups can request an appointment at the Centro de Salud, according to the Delegación de Salud del Ayuntamiento and the management of the health centre.
Who can get vaccinated
The vaccine is available for:
- People over 60 years of age.
- Dependent people cared for at home and their carers.
- Adults with risk conditions.
- Pregnant women.
- Children aged 6 to 59 months.
- Children aged 5 to 17 with risk conditions.
- Teaching staff.
- State Security Forces and Corps.
- Professionals with occupational exposure to animals.
A campaign that began on October 1
Vaccination began at the Centro de Salud on October 1. Until now it was limited to part of the population; from this Wednesday it is extended to the remaining planned groups. The health centre of Benalup-Casas Viejas is the point where doses are administered in the municipality.
How to request an appointment
Anyone belonging to one of these groups must request an appointment to be vaccinated at the Centro de Salud de Benalup-Casas Viejas. The appointment is requested at the health centre itself.