The Government of Aragon has arrested three suspects in Zaragoza presented the flu vaccination campaign for the 2026/2027 season and extended eligibility to children up to age 11. Vaccinations will begin on 28 September 2026 and will be extended in stages to other groups by 3 November 2026 According to the Gobierno de Aragón were presented 445,000 doses of different vaccines were procured, with an investment of around €4.5 million.
The Director-General for Public Health, Aitziber Lanza, stressed that the priority was to protect people at increased risk of complications, particularly because of their age or pre-existing conditions. The first phase is intended for residents of care homes and people at high risk of complications; other target groups will follow. Extending eligibility to children up to age 11 is one of the key changes in this year’s campaign.
The authorities also point to the positive effect on the health service during the autumn and winter season. High uptake of the vaccine is intended to reduce severe cases and hospital admissions. Appointments and the practical arrangements are being coordinated regionally; the Departamento de Sanidad gave no details about the sequence of the phases in its presentation.
In recent years, Aragón has gradually adapted its prevention measures for respiratory infections. The current decision to include children up to age 11 in the public recommendation follows this approach. It complements existing provision for older and particularly vulnerable people.
The announced phased rollout depends on the distribution and administration of the 445,000 doses getting under way promptly. The regional administration says that the campaign will be carried out mainly in health centres and care homes. Further details on prioritisation and the vaccination sites available to each group are expected in the coming weeks.
The information is based on the presentation of the campaign by the Departamento de Sanidad of the Gobierno de Aragón in Zaragoza. The regional government provided the specific dates, target groups and procurement figures. Statements attributed to government representatives are identified as such; assessments of how the campaign will proceed are presented as forward-looking.
Editor: Clara Simonichek (Article created with AI assistance).