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La Banda Launches Retirement-Center Phase of 2026 Flu Vaccination Drive

Authorities prioritize high-risk groups using free, calendar‑mandated doses delivered before winter.

Overview

  • Mayor Norma Fuentes and Health Minister Natividad Nassif led the kickoff at the Club de los Abuelos, opening coordinated rounds in retirement centers.
  • CISB, supported by UPA units and CAMM mobile teams, has intensified vaccinations to boost coverage among residents at elevated risk.
  • The first stage targets health workers, adults 65 and older, pregnant people, puerperal women up to 10 days postpartum, children 6 to 24 months, and people ages 2 to 64 with risk conditions.
  • The influenza vaccine is free and compulsory under the national immunization calendar, with doses available at public public health centers across the province.
  • Officials said the schedule will expand progressively across senior institutions to complete protection of vulnerable adults before colder weather.