Vaccine calendars in Spain are different according to the Autonomous Communities. In total, there are 21 different vaccine calendars, taking into account those of the 17 Communities, two from Ceuta and Melilla, one from the Interterritorial Council and another from the Spanish Association of Pediatrics (AEP).
Why this interactive graphic with the different vaccine calendars You can give us clues about the recommended doses for children, from birth to 16 years. There are also charts for adults, including pregnant women.
In the data on children's calendars we can choose our Community, Ceuta or Melilla, and there is also the possibility of consulting what to do if the administration of vaccines has not been followed according to the calendar.
With the aim of establishing a single vaccination schedule for all of Spain, in March this year the Interterritorial Health Council (which brings together the Ministry of Health and the communities) decided during 2010 to adopt a series of measures to offer the same coverage to minors, regardless of their place of birth, although there have been no developments in this regard.
So the comparison of calendars is still somewhat chaotic, although fortunately in each place the health services orient the parents conveniently. But I don't want to think what it will be like to change my place of residence and have to check the calendars ...
This interactive chart with vaccination schedules in Spain It can be a resource for parents or future parents who want to know how the issue of vaccination is in their Community, although for any questions we recommend you as always consult the pediatrician or the AEP website on their Vaccines portal.
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