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Spain and Mexico Regions Roll Out 2025–26 Winter Vaccination Campaigns

Updated influenza and COVID-19 shots alongside pneumococcal doses focus on stronger uptake among priority groups after weak coverage last season.

Overview

  • Asturias begins its seasonal program with 386,400 tetravalent influenza doses budgeted at €4.7 million and appointments available across SESPA health centers.
  • Andalusia opens vaccination to people 80 and older now, expands to 70+ on October 20 and 60+ on October 27, adds Wednesday walk‑in days from November 12, and reports early uptake in care homes and among children.
  • Murcia allows influenza vaccination for those 60 and older and COVID-19 boosters for 70+, citing last season’s uptake below 50% for flu and below 30% for COVID-19 and noting rising respiratory activity.
  • Jalisco launches its state campaign targeting 1,419,285 influenza doses and 370,000 COVID-19 doses through April 3, using Pfizer and Moderna boosters, encouraging simultaneous administration, and coordinating with IMSS, ISSSTE and other partners.
  • Campeche starts with a goal of 348,546 applications, including 244,986 influenza, 75,127 COVID-19 and 28,133 pneumococcal 20‑valent doses, using tetravalent flu vaccines and the latest Moderna and Pfizer formulations.