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Spain and Mexico Regions Roll Out 2025–2026 Flu and COVID Vaccines With School Pilot and Dose Targets

Authorities prioritize high‑risk groups with free shots at clinics, brigades, selected schools.

Overview

  • Galicia opened pediatric flu vaccination and a 55‑school intranasal pilot for 19,000 children aged 3–11, administered by health‑area nurses with a 70% coverage goal.
  • Andalusia reported early care‑home uptake since October 6 (54.7% flu; 49.5% COVID) and begins vaccinating people 80+ and highly dependent individuals at home, with 70+ and 60+ phases to follow and weekly walk‑in sessions from November 12.
  • Murcia starts flu shots for those 60+ and COVID vaccination for 70+, urges healthcare workers to improve on last season’s low uptake, and offers appointments via the regional website and app.
  • Jalisco launched its winter campaign targeting 1,419,285 influenza doses and 370,000 COVID doses from October 15 to April 3, using tetravalent flu shots and updated Pfizer/Moderna COVID vaccines, with simultaneous administration permitted.
  • Mexico’s mobilization includes IMSS brigades offering free influenza, COVID‑19 and pneumococcal vaccines through April 3, with states such as Campeche detailing allocations and wide distribution through fixed sites and outreach teams.