Flu and COVID vaccines in Andalucía 2026/27: who can get them and how to book

Andalucía’s public health service (SAS) started its 2026/27 flu and COVID vaccination campaign on 1 October 2026, opening it to new groups week by week during October. By November all the main target groups can book, and walk-in days start in health centres. This guide explains who is offered which vaccine, how to get an appointment and what to do if you are not in the public system.

Who can get the flu vaccine

The Junta de Andalucía published a calendar in stages. Once a group has been added, it stays open for the rest of the campaign, so you have not missed your chance if your start date has passed.

• From 1 October: children aged 6 months to almost 5 years and their teachers, children aged 5 to 17 with health conditions or risk factors, pregnant women, and residents and staff of care homes and disability centres.
• From 7 October: people aged 80 and over, highly dependent people cared for at home and their usual carers, and health and social-care professionals.
• From 14 October: people aged 70 and over, and adults under 60 with certain health conditions or risk situations.
• From 21 October: everyone aged 60 and over, police and security forces, firefighters, prison staff and people who work with animals.

People who live with someone in a flu target group can be vaccinated at the same time as that person. For children aged 3 and 4, who get the vaccine at school, teachers and the people they live with (especially parents and siblings) can also be vaccinated.

Who is offered the COVID vaccine

The COVID vaccine is more targeted than the flu jab. It is mainly offered to older people (from 70), residents of care homes and people with certain health conditions, not to all adults. Care-home residents and people aged 12 and over with certain types of immunosuppression receive the protein-based vaccine Bimervax.

Because flu and COVID run as one joint campaign, ask when you book whether you can have both at the same visit. If you are unsure whether a health condition puts you in a COVID group, your family doctor or nurse can tell you.

How to book an appointment

If you are registered with the public health system in Andalucía, you can book in several ways:

• ClicSalud+: the SAS online portal, where you can also see your appointments.
• Apps: the Salud Andalucía app or the Salud Responde app.
• By phone: Salud Responde on 955 54 50 60.
• In person: at your own health centre (centro de salud).

Have your health card (tarjeta sanitaria) to hand when you book. Not every health centre is a vaccination point, so check the location and opening hours given with your appointment. If your Spanish is limited, booking online or through the app is often easier than the phone line, and you can bring a friend to the appointment to help translate.

Walk-in days without an appointment

From 11 November 2026, health centres hold vaccination sessions without an appointment (sin cita) on Wednesdays for people in the target groups. Regional reporting says these run every Wednesday until 16 December. The Junta has also announced two special vaccination days in shopping centres, but dates and places had not been confirmed when this article was written. Watch your local health district’s announcements or ask at your health centre.

What is new this season

• High-dose flu vaccine from 75: the stronger flu vaccine is now given from age 75, instead of from 80 as last season.
• Nasal vaccine at school: children aged 3 and 4 (first and second year of Educación Infantil) get a nasal spray flu vaccine at their school.
• Care homes from day one: residents and staff of care homes and disability centres were included from the first day of the campaign.
• RSV: babies have been protected against RSV (bronchiolitis) since September. The Junta also plans to offer RSV vaccination to care-home residents and adults with severe immunosuppression later in the season.

If you are not in the public health system

The calendar above is for people covered by the SAS. Foreign residents who are entitled to public healthcare, including pensioners and workers, follow the same timetable as everyone else. If you have not registered yet, our guide to healthcare in Spain for foreign residents explains how to get access.

If you only have private health insurance, ask your insurer or private clinic whether they offer the flu vaccine and on what terms. The SAS also has a separate information page for mutualistas (for example civil servants covered by MUFACE) and private patients about COVID vaccination.

Looking after yourself this winter

Alongside vaccination, the Junta reminds people of the simple measures: wear a mask when it is recommended, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and wash your hands often. For mild colds, your local pharmacist can advise you on what to take. Our article on pharmacies in Spain explains what they can help with.

It also helps to have a few basics at home before you need them, such as a thermometer, tissues and hand gel. You can pick these up at your local pharmacy or from an online parapharmacy such as Farmaciamarket (ad). For a medical emergency, call 112.

FAQ: flu and COVID vaccines in Andalucía

Do I have to pay for the vaccine?

No. For people in the target groups who are covered by the public health system, the vaccines are given free at SAS vaccination points. Private clinics set their own prices.

I am 50 and healthy. Can I get the flu jab?

Only if you fit one of the groups, for example if you live with someone in a target group, work in an essential service or have a health condition. If you are not sure, ask your family doctor or nurse.

Can I go without an appointment?

Yes, on the walk-in Wednesdays from 11 November 2026, if you are in a target group. On other days you need to book through ClicSalud+, the apps, Salud Responde or your health centre.

Is the calendar the same in the rest of Spain?

No. Each region organises its own campaign, so dates and groups can differ. This guide covers Andalucía, including the Costa del Sol.

Useful links

• Junta de Andalucía: flu and COVID campaign 2026/27 announcement (Spanish)
• Servicio Andaluz de Salud: flu and COVID-19 vaccination (Spanish)
• Andavac: Andalucía’s vaccination plan, flu campaign (Spanish)

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