Vaccines

Children's flu vaccination between 6 and 59 months of age.

• In the Community of Madrid, in line with national recommendations (Recommendations for vaccination against influenza in children aged 6 to 59 months. October 2022), and once the epidemiology of the disease, the characteristics of the available vaccines, the recommendations at the international level and in neighboring countries have been reviewed, as well as the ethical-legal and acceptance aspects of their incorporation, and an economic evaluation of favorable cost-effectiveness, it is decided to recommend in the 2023-2024 season Systematic vaccination against influenza in children between 6 and 59 months of age.

Immunization against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in infants: 

• Following the recommendations of the Vaccination Program and Registry Presentation, the Community of Madrid has approved immunization with Nirsevimab in infants for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the 2023-2024 season. The campaign starts on October 1, 2023 and is aimed at children born between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024. 

Meningococcus B: 

• As of January 1, 2023, the meningococcal B vaccine is included for those born after November 1, 2022, with a three-dose schedule: at 2, 4, and 12 months of age. The indications for risk groups are maintained.

Human papilloma virus:

• As of January 1, 2023, vaccination against the human papilloma virus is extended to children born in 2011, when they reach 12 years of age, with a two-dose schedule, separated by at least 6 months. In addition, the indication of vaccination for girls at 12 years of age and for risk groups is maintained. 

Herpes zoster:

• The Public Health Commission agreed to include the vaccine against Herpes Zoster in the adult calendar on March 25, 2021. In the Community of Madrid, this vaccine began to be administered in 2022 for risk groups and for people between 65 (born in 1957) and 80 years old (born in 1942). In 2023, vaccination against Herpes Zoster will be expanded to people between 75 and 80 years of age (born from 1948 to 1943). In addition, the indication for vaccination is maintained for people 65 years of age (born in 1957) pending vaccination and people with risk conditions.

For more information, see the information for professionals.

Vaccination is important throughout life. In 2019, the Community of Madrid unified the childhood and adult vaccination schedules into a lifelong vaccination schedule that includes the systematic administration of vaccines from the prenatal period to beyond 60 years of age.

The vaccination schedule begins with the protection of pregnant women, to protect not only women, but also newborns during the first months of life (against certain infections such as the flu or whooping cough) and then continues in the childhood and adolescence to adulthood, in which it is still important to be vaccinated against some diseases, either because they are more frequent or serious at older ages, or because they need booster doses in adulthood to maintain long-term protection .

Similarly, certain situations associated with occupational exposure, lifestyles or underlying diseases may require specific indications for vaccination, which are reflected in the vaccination recommendations for risk groups.

The vaccines included in the lifelong vaccination schedule are administered at no cost to the citizen in health centers or health care centers authorized for vaccination in the Community of Madrid, as long as they comply with the indication included in said schedule. 

ACCELERATED VACCINATION SCHEDULE

Any person who does not receive the vaccines included in the official vaccination schedule at the recommended age becomes undervaccinated or incorrectly vaccinated for their age and, therefore, has an increased risk of the diseases they are trying to prevent.

There are different reasons that can lead to this situation, as it happens in people from countries with different vaccination schedules to that of the Community of Madrid, people who have started the vaccination guidelines but have not completed them or people who have not received any dose of vaccine or it is unknown if it has been administered to them.

When it is detected that this has occurred in children or adolescents, accelerated vaccination guidelines are applied, in which several vaccines are administered in the shortest possible time to achieve adequate protection against diseases. In these cases, it is likely that the health professional will indicate the simultaneous administration of several vaccines.

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Adults with incomplete vaccination or not vaccinated in childhood should complete the vaccination schedule according to the vaccination schedule for life.

For some diseases, the vaccination correction has no age limit, as occurs with tetanus and diphtheria. For others, vaccination is recommended when the person has not had the disease and is not immunized, as occurs with measles and rubella.

VACCINATION IN RISK GROUPS

There are certain situations that increase the risk of illnesses or complications caused by vaccine-preventable infections, such as immunosuppression, certain chronic diseases, social situations or work environments.

It is essential that these people receive the vaccines appropriate to their risk condition and for this there are specific vaccination schedules by age group. It is also important to review and update the vaccination status of people who regularly live with immunosuppressed people.

In these cases, the health professional responsible for vaccination should be consulted, who will indicate the most appropriate vaccines in each situation.

ALLERGIES

Vaccines are effective and safe, however, there are some situations that require special attention, such as in people with a history of allergy to certain vaccine components, antibiotics, latex or eggs. These people may require special precautions in vaccination, so it is recommended to consult the responsible health personnel before administration.

PREMAT BIRTHSaurochs

Preterm birth is defined as one that occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy. This population is more vulnerable to infections due to the immaturity of the skin-mucous barrier and its immune system. For this reason, it must be vaccinated like the rest of the child population and it will be done according to its age. According to available studies, their response to vaccines is very similar to that of people born at term, between 37 and 40 weeks of pregnancy. If the newborn is hospitalized, vaccination is recommended, always following the recommendations of the responsible medical staff.

It is important to review the vaccination schedule of cohabiting people to promote a healthy family environment and ensure a protective environment for the baby.

I AM PREGNANT OR I THINK I MAY BE

It is important that a woman of childbearing age Keep your immunization schedule up to date. If possible, before the pregnancy, it will be reviewed and the missing vaccines will be administered to complete incorrect or not started guidelines.

The vaccination schedule for life includes prenatal vaccination. This allows protection against certain diseases, such as whooping cough or the flu, both for the pregnant woman and for the baby. In addition, according to medical evaluation, the woman may need additional vaccinations.

In the event that a international travel During pregnancy, you should consult your International Vaccination Center.

Contraindicated vaccines: 
All live virus vaccines such as MMR or varicella are generally contraindicated. Both vaccines, if necessary, could be given after delivery, since they do not interfere with breastfeeding.

In order to facilitate vaccination of the population, the vaccines are administered in all clinics and health centers of the Madrid Health Service. They are also administered in health centers of the Madrid City Council, and in accredited private centers that attend vaccination of health societies.

In addition, there is the Vaccination Center of the Community of Madrid, located at C/General Oráa 15, which carries out activities related to vaccination of the general population. The care in this center is prior appointment request on the phone 914111140.  To ask for a date.

It is advisable to consult with international vaccination centers available in the Community of Madrid to obtain the appropriate recommendations regarding vaccination, previous treatments and other preventive measures.

INTERNATIONAL VACCINATION CENTER OF THE COMMUNITY OF MADRID

Location: C/ General Oráa, 15. 28006 Madrid.

To make an appointment: 914111140  

You can also request an appointment through the web. To ask for a date.*

Customer service hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. and from 15:00 p.m. to 20:00 p.m.

Documentation to present: Health card and vaccination card (if you have one).

INTERNATIONAL VACCINATION UNIT OF THE OCTOBER 12 HOSPITAL

Location: University Hospital October 12. Córdoba Avenue, s/n. 28041 Madrid.

Ambulatory Activities Center. 6th Floor - Block C

Schedules:

* To request an appointment: from 9,00:13,00 a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

* Attention to those interested: from 8,30:13,30 a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

To make an appointment: 91 779 26 59

You can also request an appointment through the web. To ask for a date.

Documentation to present: Health card and vaccination card (if you have one).

INTERNATIONAL VACCINATION UNIT OF CARLOS III HOSPITAL

Appointment in person at the secretariat Calle Sinesio Delgado nº 10 (first floor),

28029 - Madrid

Or by calling 914 532 672 or 914 532 780.

You can also request an appointment through the web: To ask for a date.

Hours from 9:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. and from 15:30 p.m. to 20:30 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL VACCINATION UNIT OF THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF MÓSTOLES

Preventive Medicine Service

C/ Dr. Luis Montes s/n

28935. Mostoles

Telephone for appointment: 91 664 80 81 (from 9 a.m. to 14 p.m.)

Opening hours to the public: Monday to Friday from 11:30 to 13:00.

You can also request an appointment through the web. To ask for a date.

MADRID INTERNATIONAL HEALTH CENTRE. CITY OF MADRID

• Address: Calle Montesa. Building A Plta. Baja, 22 - 28006 MADRID

• Neighborhood / District: Lista/Salamanca

• Phones:

          - Users who call from the municipality of Madrid: 010

          - Users who call from outside the municipality of Madrid. 91 529 82 10

• Mail: mspinternacional@madrid.es

FOREIGN HEALTH - MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONS

C/ Francisco Silvela, 57 1st floor. 28028 - Madrid

Phone numbers to request "prior appointment": 91 272 94 41 / 42 / 43

(from 9.00:14.00 a.m. to 16:18 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 15:15 p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. only Monday and Tuesday from June XNUMX to September XNUMX)

Fax: 91 272 94 45

Institutional email for citizens: vacui.fcosil.madrid@seap.minhap.es

More information

Health professionals have an essential role in the vaccination status of the population. To do this, they must know the diseases preventable through vaccination, the guidelines for their application and their modifications.

For this reason, a specific space has been established to support health professionals in the Community of Madrid.