The vaccination campaign for the 2026/2027 season begins in the Community of Madrid with the administration of vaccines against influenza and COVID-19. Starting October 5th, individuals over 60 years old and children between 6 months and 7 years old can receive the flu vaccine. For COVID-19, the campaign targets pregnant women, children aged 6 months to 12 years with very high-risk conditions, individuals aged 12 and over in risk groups, those over 70, institutionalized persons (residing in nursing homes, hospitals, shelters, etc.), and healthcare and social-health personnel along with their household contacts of individuals in risk groups.
The rest of the population recommended for flu vaccination will be able to get vaccinated from October 19th. For COVID-19, vaccination also includes individuals over 70 years old and those residing in facilities such as nursing homes, hospitals, or shelters.
Additionally, the campaign includes vaccination against the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), which will run from October 1st to March 31st, 2027. This vaccine is recommended for infants born between April 1st, 2026, and September 30th, 2026, as well as for newborns during the season (October 1st to March 31st, 2027) and children under 24 months with risk factors.
