By John Smith • Published: 18 Dec 2023 • 17:44
All Mallorca residents can apply to receive the flu vaccine Credit: Balearic Government
With just a few weeks to the New Year, the Balearic Government has announced the opening of the flu vaccination campaign to everyone who was excluded in the earlier rounds.
Originally, the injections were only available from October for certain groups of people and in Mallorca just over half of the population of Mallorca at 578,740 people were targeted although at that time there were insufficient inoculations available for everyone.
With more doses becoming available, it is now possible for anyone to apply and the age limit is anyone six months of age and more.
For those aged between two and 17 it isn’t always necessary to be vaccinated and it is often possible to take the vaccine through the nose with some arguing that this is a more instant and effective way of combatting the virus.
You can make an appointment with your nearest health centre by calling Infosalut Connecta on 971 22 00 22 or through the Cita Prévia Govern App.
With a budget of €3 million, the Ministry of Health is able carry the cost via subsidy from the European Union.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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