Fighting the flu

More than 277,000 doses of flu vaccine have been administered in the Valencia region since the campaign started on October 5 up to yesterday ( Thursday). Of these, 97,278 were in Alicante province, 147,249 in Valencia and 32,574 in Castellón. A total of 26,940 health and social workers have been vaccinated, which is over 38% of this collective, and 193,039 people over the age of 64, which is 19.64% of this risk group. The largest share of the doses ( 48.74%) has been for people with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. Other risk groups include those with chronic renal conditions, immunodeficiency, diabetes or morbid obesity, pregnant women and essential workers, who also include the other emergency services. The target is to reach 75% of over 75s and medical workers, and 60% of other risk groups. The campaign will continue until January 31 and a total of 1,256,100 doses are set to be distributed. Appointments have been given by phone to 416,715 patients in risk groups, and 18,253 have been made through the health service app GVA+ Salut.