Overview

• Priority vaccinations begin on 22 September in care homes and for people aged 80 and over, pregnant women, children 6–59 months for flu, and health and social-care staff.
• From 13 October, flu and COVID-19 shots open to the remaining target groups, including those 60 and over and people at risk, with a goal to complete by December.
• Catalunya will offer flu and COVID-19 vaccines together, diverging from national guidance that split recommendations and raised the COVID threshold to 70 years.
• Primary care centres plan expanded opening hours to improve access after a Barcelonès Nord pilot showed higher vaccination uptake.
• Officials reported last season’s coverage at about 38% for flu and 30% for COVID-19 and noted that most hospital and ICU admissions occurred in unvaccinated people.