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Galicia Opens 2025–26 Respiratory Vaccinations as Castilla y León Sets October Rollout

Regional plans expand eligibility under updated national guidance.

Overview

  • Galicia began flu and COVID vaccination on 29 September, runs the campaign through 31 December via health centers and SMS, and extends high‑dose flu shots to people aged 70–79.
  • Pediatric flu coverage in Galicia now spans 6 months to 11 years with an intranasal vaccine starting 13 October, including a pilot offering school‑based vaccination in selected centers.
  • Galicia is administering RSV protection to newborns in maternity hospitals from 22 September through March 2026, with infants under six months also being scheduled.
  • Castilla y León starts vaccinations for care homes, disability centers, pregnant women and children on 1 October, with general rollout on 14 October and pediatric flu expanded to 6 months–8 years.
  • Castilla y León adopts a 70+ threshold for the monovalent COVID booster, allocates over €18 million, expects more than 408,000 Ministry‑supplied doses, and procures 13,000 RSV doses with in‑residence administration for institutionalized seniors.