Nov 23, 2025
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51% of Spaniards have no intention of getting the flu vaccine this season,...
Madrid 21 Mijdar (Europa Press) -
According to the Flu Vaccination Observatory of Spain 2025, developed by GAD3 with the support of CSL Securis, 51 percent of Spaniards do not intend to be vaccinated against the flu this season, compared to 45 percent.
In addition, the data show that active recommendations from health professionals indicate: 43 percent of those who do not plan to get vaccinated today would change their mind if their doctor or nurse advised them to do so.
Among people over the age of 60, the intention to vaccinate increases by 71 percent, while among non-groups 31 percent falls to 50 percent, 50 percent and the lower community of Madrid (41 percent).
"Although the data reflect some stabilization, the fact that half of the population does not intend to be vaccinated against influenza is still alarming. We must insist on awareness and active health recommendations, especially in risk groups ESP-CRP-25-0012," says the head of the prevention service at the University Clinical Hospital of Valladolid and professor of preventive medicine and public health at the University of Valladolid, Javier Castradesa.
In the context of standing water vaccination, the study analyzes the main reasons that prevent or delay influenza immunization among the Spanish population.
On the other hand, among those who decide not to get vaccinated, it is most often stated that they are not considered a risk group (42%), followed by the lack of a doctor's prescription (33%) and that they have never had the flu (20%)."These results highlight a persistent lack of risk perception and limited proactive recommendations by healthcare professionals, two determining factors in the decision to vaccinate," the experts noted.
Health Care Programs are important to prevent vaccination
Of the Spaniards who do not plan to receive the vaccine in the future, 43% also said that health professionals may change their opinion. Other possible problems include the appearance of side effects (16%) and getting enough information on the real vaccine or reducing the severity of the flu (16%).
Only 15 percent said health interventions and clear communication were key tools to improve vaccination rates.By vaccinating against the flu, we not only protect the individual, but also reduce the burden on the health system. Therefore, active health recommendations require the commitment of all involved professionals, said Castrodeja.
For its part, confidence in the influenza vaccine remains stable for the majority of Spaniards.65% believe that their confidence in the effectiveness of the vaccine has not changed;Between 22 and 24 percent say trust has increased, and between 11 and 17 percent say it has decreased.
The risk groups are the ones who show more confidence, while the under 30s are the most skeptical group.
Health Centers and Media
Three out of ten Spaniards claim to have received information about flu vaccination campaigns last year.This ratio is higher among those over 45.
The most used channels for information: Health centers and hospitals (40%);Media (22%);workplace (15%) and health care workers (9%).
Despite this progress in access to information, many citizens demand more proactive communication from health services.In fact, four in ten (43%) say they wish their doctor or nurse would be more proactive in informing them about the importance of flu vaccination.
Reduces identification of risk groups
Knowledge of risk groups is uneven.A total of 60 percent of Hispanics make up this important demographic, a relative decrease from the previous year.
Thus, 88 percent recognize people over 60 as a risk group;children aged 6 months to 5 years (24%);people with immunodeficiency (28%);people with respiratory diseases (27%);people with heart disease (12%);pregnant women (9%) and diabetics (5%).
Based on this experience, 32nd conducted a survey about itself with a group of 66 percent people aged between 60 years.
"These data confirm the need to continue promoting health education and communication about the benefits of vaccination against the flu. Our commitment is to continue supporting health professionals with tools and campaigns that allow them to strengthen their awareness. Only with their leadership can we move towards greater vaccination," concludes Camino Prada, PhD in Applied Research in Health Sciences and associate professor of the Vallado of PublicHealth.
