{"content_id":"sac765gplk","slug":"flu-vaccination-2026-castilla-y-leon-booking","locale":"en","schema_type":"HowTo","category":"policy_guide","category_name":"Policy Guide","title":"2026 Flu Shots in Castilla y León: How to Book","summary":"Castilla y León will begin priority flu vaccinations for facility residents and children aged 6 months to 11 years on October 1, 2026 (Spain). People in the general recommended groups can book appointments from October 9 (Spain) and receive vaccinations from October 13.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["Check whether you are eligible for a flu shot based on your age and health.","Check whether you qualify for priority vaccination, then check the booking schedule that applies to you.","Have the health card and personal details of the person getting vaccinated ready.","Choose an appointment through SACYL Conecta or the official online booking portal.","Confirm your appointment location and time, and ask a healthcare professional about any additional vaccinations you need."],"content_markdown":"People in the general groups recommended for flu vaccination in Castilla y León can book appointments starting October 9. Vaccination expands starting October 13 (Spain). Care facility residents and children aged 6 months to 11 years receive priority vaccinations starting October 1. Have your health card ready and use official SACYL channels.\n\nThe schedule was announced on September 23, 2026, and eligibility follows the 2026~2027 guidance.\n\n## How to book a flu vaccination appointment\n\nSACYL users should use the official appointment channels for their registered health center. SACYL is the public health service of Castilla y León. You can book online, through the app, by phone or in person.\n\n1. **Check whether you are eligible.** Review the age and risk-factor criteria below.\n2. **Check the dates that apply to you.** Appointments for the general recommended groups open on October 9, 2026.\n3. **Have the recipient’s information ready.** Online booking uses the CIP, the personal identification code on the health card. Check the first surname as well. For phone bookings, have the person’s first name, surname and date of birth ready.\n4. **Choose a time through an official channel.** Use SACYL Conecta or online booking. You can also call the center’s appointment number on the back of the health card.\n5. **Check your appointment details.** Confirm the vaccination location and time. If you can no longer attend, use the appointment lookup or cancellation feature.\n\nOn the health portal, look for ‘Cita Previa con su Centro de Salud’. Then select ‘Solicitud de cita previa por internet’. If you do not see a vaccination option, contact your registered center. [SACYL appointment guidance](https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/citaprevia), [booking steps and information to prepare](https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/citaprevia/informacion-general-solicitar-consultar-anular-cita/tramita)\n\n## What is the difference between October 1, 9 and 13?\n\nOctober 9, 2026, is when appointments open for the general groups. Vaccination expands on October 13. All dates below follow the local schedule in Spain.\n\n| Date | What it means | Who it applies to |\n|---|---|---|\n| Starting October 1, 2026 | Priority vaccinations begin | Care facility residents, children aged 6 months to 11 years and others |\n| Starting October 9, 2026 | Advance booking for the general groups | General groups recommended for vaccination |\n| Starting October 13, 2026 | Vaccination expands to all recommended groups | People who meet the recommended criteria based on age, medical conditions, pregnancy, occupation or other factors |\n\nThe official wording in the public campaign guidance is:\n\n\u003e A partir del 13 de octubre se extiende a todos los grupos de población en los que está recomendada.\n\nThe document is titled ‘Campaña de vacunación frente a Gripe y COVID-19. Temporada 2026-2027’. This means ‘Starting October 13, it expands to all groups for whom it is recommended’. It does not mean every resident is automatically eligible. [Public campaign guidance](https://saludcastillayleon.es/sanidad/cm/ciudadanos/tkContent?idContent=1562818\u0026locale=es)\n\nOctober 13 is not an application deadline, either. The public flu Q\u0026A does not give a specific end date. Available appointments depend on each center’s vaccine supply and staffing. [Public flu Q\u0026A](https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/vacunaciones/campana-vacunacion-frente-gripe-covid-19-temporada-2026-202.ficheros/3425755-Preguntas%20y%20respuestas%20GRIPE_ciudadanos%202026-2027_metadata.pdf)\n\n## Who is recommended for flu vaccination in 2026~2027?\n\nChildren aged 6 months to 11 years and people aged at least 60 meet the age criteria. Others should check the criteria for medical conditions, pregnancy, occupation and caregiving. The table below groups the main recommended categories.\n\n| Criterion | Main groups |\n|---|---|\n| Age | Children aged 6 months to 11 years; people aged at least 60 |\n| Medical conditions and risk factors | People aged 12 to 59 with diabetes, chronic heart, lung or kidney disease, immunosuppression, cancer or other qualifying conditions |\n| Pregnancy and childbirth | Pregnant women; women within 6 months after giving birth who were not vaccinated during pregnancy |\n| Specific treatment | People aged 12 to 18 taking acetylsalicylic acid long term |\n| Work | Workers in health care and care facilities, essential public services, educational institutions and other settings |\n| Caregiving and household | Caregivers and household members of people at high risk; primary caregivers and household members of infants under 6 months old |\n| Animal exposure | People whose work directly exposes them to certain animals or their secretions |\n\nIf you cannot tell whether you qualify from the name of a medical condition alone, ask your health center. Tell them about any medication you take, too. The full list of risk factors is in the public Q\u0026A. (Verified numerical criteria for 2026~2027 flu vaccination recommendations: people aged 12 to 59 with medical conditions or risk factors; women within 6 months after giving birth who were not vaccinated during pregnancy; people aged 12 to 18 taking acetylsalicylic acid long term; primary caregivers and household members of infants under 6 months old · Source: saludcastillayleon.es · Checked 2026-10-04) [Groups recommended for flu vaccination](https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/vacunaciones/campana-vacunacion-frente-gripe-covid-19-temporada-2026-202.ficheros/3425755-Preguntas%20y%20respuestas%20GRIPE_ciudadanos%202026-2027_metadata.pdf)\n\n## Children’s vaccination ages and vaccine comparison\n\nThis year, the upper age limit for children’s flu vaccination is 11. Last year, it was 8. Based on age alone, children aged 9 to 11 are included this year. Children in the age range are eligible even if they have no underlying medical conditions.\n\n| Category | 2026~2027 guidance |\n|---|---|\n| Ages 6 to 23 months | Inactivated vaccine given by intramuscular injection |\n| Ages 2 to 11 years | Live attenuated vaccine administered in the nose; restrictions on use must be checked |\n| Healthy children aged 6 months to 11 years | One dose, regardless of previous flu vaccination |\n| At-risk children aged 6 months to 8 years who have not been vaccinated before | Two doses at least 4 weeks apart |\n\nThe vaccine administered in the nose is not suitable for every child. Tell medical staff about immunosuppression, acute asthma symptoms or similar conditions. Check which vaccine and how many doses are appropriate for the child’s condition. [Children’s vaccination leaflet](https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/vacunaciones/campana-vacunacion-frente-gripe-covid-19-temporada-2026-202.ficheros/3423318-folleto%20gripe%20nin%C2%BFos.pdf)\n\n## Comparing flu and COVID-19 eligibility\n\nBeing eligible for a flu vaccine does not automatically make you eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. The two vaccines have different recommended groups. Check the criteria for each vaccine before booking.\n\n| Category | Flu | COVID-19 |\n|---|---|---|\n| Age criterion for older adults | At least 60 | At least 70 |\n| Ages 6 months to 11 years | Healthy children are also included | Mainly children with conditions that greatly increase the risk of severe illness |\n| Other criteria | Medical conditions, pregnancy, occupation, caregiving and others | Separate criteria for care facility residence, immunosuppression, high-risk medical conditions, pregnancy and others |\n\nThe COVID-19 categories were cross-checked against a report on an announcement by the Soria health authorities. Recheck individual eligibility under ‘Población diana COVID-19’ on the health portal. The flu criteria are under ‘Población diana gripe’. (Verified criteria: the 2026~2027 flu vaccination age criteria include children aged 6 months to 11 years and people aged at least 60; people aged 12 to 59 are included in the recommended groups according to specified medical conditions and risk factors. · Source: saludcastillayleon.es · Checked 2026-10-04) [Report on the Soria campaign announcement](https://cadenaser.com/castillayleon/2026/10/01/arranca-la-campana-de-la-gripe-con-mayor-prevalencia-de-coronavirus-en-este-inicio-del-otono-ser-soria/), [official guidance for each vaccine](https://saludcastillayleon.es/sanidad/cm/ciudadanos/tkContent?idContent=1562818\u0026locale=es)\n\nIf both vaccines are recommended for you, you can receive them during the same visit. Ask about receiving both when you book. Medical staff will confirm before administering them. [Guidance on receiving both vaccines](https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/vacunaciones/campana-vacunacion-frente-gripe-covid-19-temporada-2026-202.ficheros/3425755-Preguntas%20y%20respuestas%20GRIPE_ciudadanos%202026-2027_metadata.pdf)\n\n## Finding a vaccination location in your area\n\nCheck the health portal’s list by area for vaccination locations. The page is called ‘Lugares de vacunación de Gripe y COVID-19’. Do not go to a hospital of your choice based only on its location.\n\n1. Select ‘Vacunaciones’ on the health portal.\n2. Open the 2026~2027 flu and COVID-19 campaign.\n3. Select ‘Lugares de vacunación de Gripe y COVID-19’.\n4. Check the vaccination locations and booking method for your area.\n\nThe list includes Ávila, Burgos, León and Palencia. You can also select Salamanca, Segovia and Soria. Valladolid and Zamora have separate entries as well. [Vaccination locations by area](https://saludcastillayleon.es/es/vacunaciones/campana-vacunacion-frente-gripe-covid-19-temporada-2026-202/lugares-vacunacion-gripe-covid-19)\n\nCare facility residents should ask facility staff about the vaccination schedule. People eligible through their work can also check with their workplace health department. Members of mutual insurance schemes who receive care outside SACYL should contact their insurer. [Guidance on vaccination locations and access routes](https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/vacunaciones/campana-vacunacion-frente-gripe-covid-19-temporada-2026-202.ficheros/3425755-Preguntas%20y%20respuestas%20GRIPE_ciudadanos%202026-2027_metadata.pdf)\n\n## Common mistakes when you cannot book\n\nDo not assume you are ineligible just because the booking screen shows no available appointments. First, distinguish between the general booking start date and your center’s schedule. SACYL advises requesting help through its administrative channel when booking is difficult.\n\n| Screen or situation | What to check |\n|---|---|\n| You are in a general group, but booking has not opened | Appointments open on October 9, 2026 |\n| No vaccination option or times appear | Your registered center’s vaccination schedule and booking channels |\n| You cannot complete an online booking | The ‘ÁREA ADMINISTRATIVA’ administrative channel under ‘PEDIR CITA’ |\n| You selected a different health center | Whether it is the center where you are registered |\n| You cannot use the website | Book by calling the center or visiting its reception desk |\n\nAn administrative request is not a confirmed vaccination appointment. Wait to hear from the center, then confirm when to visit. This process helps distinguish an issue with the online screen from actual vaccination eligibility. [Official guidance when booking is difficult](https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/citaprevia), [guidance on your registered center and booking eligibility](https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/citaprevia/informacion-general-solicitar-consultar-anular-cita)","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePeople in the general groups recommended for flu vaccination in Castilla y León can book appointments starting October 9. Vaccination expands starting October 13 (Spain). Care facility residents and children aged 6 months to 11 years receive priority vaccinations starting October 1. Have your health card ready and use official SACYL channels.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe schedule was announced on September 23, 2026, and eligibility follows the 2026~2027 guidance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-book-a-flu-vaccination-appointment\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-book-a-flu-vaccination-appointment\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to book a flu vaccination appointment\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSACYL users should use the official appointment channels for their registered health center. SACYL is the public health service of Castilla y León. You can book online, through the app, by phone or in person.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck whether you are eligible.\u003c/strong\u003e Review the age and risk-factor criteria below.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the dates that apply to you.\u003c/strong\u003e Appointments for the general recommended groups open on October 9, 2026.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHave the recipient’s information ready.\u003c/strong\u003e Online booking uses the CIP, the personal identification code on the health card. Check the first surname as well. For phone bookings, have the person’s first name, surname and date of birth ready.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a time through an official channel.\u003c/strong\u003e Use SACYL Conecta or online booking. You can also call the center’s appointment number on the back of the health card.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your appointment details.\u003c/strong\u003e Confirm the vaccination location and time. If you can no longer attend, use the appointment lookup or cancellation feature.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the health portal, look for ‘Cita Previa con su Centro de Salud’. Then select ‘Solicitud de cita previa por internet’. If you do not see a vaccination option, contact your registered center. \u003ca href=\"https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/citaprevia\"\u003eSACYL appointment guidance\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/citaprevia/informacion-general-solicitar-consultar-anular-cita/tramita\"\u003ebooking steps and information to prepare\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-is-the-difference-between-october-1-9-and-13\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-october-1-9-and-13\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat is the difference between October 1, 9 and 13?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober 9, 2026, is when appointments open for the general groups. Vaccination expands on October 13. All dates below follow the local schedule in Spain.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it means\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho it applies to\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Date\"\u003eStarting October 1, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it means\"\u003ePriority vaccinations begin\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Who it applies to\"\u003eCare facility residents, children aged 6 months to 11 years and others\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Date\"\u003eStarting October 9, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it means\"\u003eAdvance booking for the general groups\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Who it applies to\"\u003eGeneral groups recommended for vaccination\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Date\"\u003eStarting October 13, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it means\"\u003eVaccination expands to all recommended groups\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Who it applies to\"\u003ePeople who meet the recommended criteria based on age, medical conditions, pregnancy, occupation or other factors\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official wording in the public campaign guidance is:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA partir del 13 de octubre se extiende a todos los grupos de población en los que está recomendada.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe document is titled ‘Campaña de vacunación frente a Gripe y COVID-19. Temporada 2026-2027’. This means ‘Starting October 13, it expands to all groups for whom it is recommended’. It does not mean every resident is automatically eligible. \u003ca href=\"https://saludcastillayleon.es/sanidad/cm/ciudadanos/tkContent?idContent=1562818\u0026amp;locale=es\"\u003ePublic campaign guidance\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober 13 is not an application deadline, either. The public flu Q\u0026amp;A does not give a specific end date. Available appointments depend on each center’s vaccine supply and staffing. \u003ca href=\"https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/vacunaciones/campana-vacunacion-frente-gripe-covid-19-temporada-2026-202.ficheros/3425755-Preguntas%20y%20respuestas%20GRIPE_ciudadanos%202026-2027_metadata.pdf\"\u003ePublic flu Q\u0026amp;A\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#who-is-recommended-for-flu-vaccination-in-20262027\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"who-is-recommended-for-flu-vaccination-in-20262027\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWho is recommended for flu vaccination in 2026~2027?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren aged 6 months to 11 years and people aged at least 60 meet the age criteria. Others should check the criteria for medical conditions, pregnancy, occupation and caregiving. The table below groups the main recommended categories.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCriterion\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain groups\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criterion\"\u003eAge\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main groups\"\u003eChildren aged 6 months to 11 years; people aged at least 60\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criterion\"\u003eMedical conditions and risk factors\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main groups\"\u003ePeople aged 12 to 59 with diabetes, chronic heart, lung or kidney disease, immunosuppression, cancer or other qualifying conditions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criterion\"\u003ePregnancy and childbirth\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main groups\"\u003ePregnant women; women within 6 months after giving birth who were not vaccinated during pregnancy\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criterion\"\u003eSpecific treatment\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main groups\"\u003ePeople aged 12 to 18 taking acetylsalicylic acid long term\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criterion\"\u003eWork\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main groups\"\u003eWorkers in health care and care facilities, essential public services, educational institutions and other settings\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criterion\"\u003eCaregiving and household\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main groups\"\u003eCaregivers and household members of people at high risk; primary caregivers and household members of infants under 6 months old\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Criterion\"\u003eAnimal exposure\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main groups\"\u003ePeople whose work directly exposes them to certain animals or their secretions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you cannot tell whether you qualify from the name of a medical condition alone, ask your health center. Tell them about any medication you take, too. The full list of risk factors is in the public Q\u0026amp;A. (Verified numerical criteria for 2026~2027 flu vaccination recommendations: people aged 12 to 59 with medical conditions or risk factors; women within 6 months after giving birth who were not vaccinated during pregnancy; people aged 12 to 18 taking acetylsalicylic acid long term; primary caregivers and household members of infants under 6 months old · Source: saludcastillayleon.es · Checked 2026-10-04) \u003ca href=\"https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/vacunaciones/campana-vacunacion-frente-gripe-covid-19-temporada-2026-202.ficheros/3425755-Preguntas%20y%20respuestas%20GRIPE_ciudadanos%202026-2027_metadata.pdf\"\u003eGroups recommended for flu vaccination\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#childrens-vaccination-ages-and-vaccine-comparison\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"childrens-vaccination-ages-and-vaccine-comparison\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eChildren’s vaccination ages and vaccine comparison\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year, the upper age limit for children’s flu vaccination is 11. Last year, it was 8. Based on age alone, children aged 9 to 11 are included this year. Children in the age range are eligible even if they have no underlying medical conditions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2026~2027 guidance\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eAges 6 to 23 months\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026~2027 guidance\"\u003eInactivated vaccine given by intramuscular injection\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eAges 2 to 11 years\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026~2027 guidance\"\u003eLive attenuated vaccine administered in the nose; restrictions on use must be checked\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eHealthy children aged 6 months to 11 years\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026~2027 guidance\"\u003eOne dose, regardless of previous flu vaccination\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eAt-risk children aged 6 months to 8 years who have not been vaccinated before\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026~2027 guidance\"\u003eTwo doses at least 4 weeks apart\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vaccine administered in the nose is not suitable for every child. Tell medical staff about immunosuppression, acute asthma symptoms or similar conditions. Check which vaccine and how many doses are appropriate for the child’s condition. \u003ca href=\"https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/vacunaciones/campana-vacunacion-frente-gripe-covid-19-temporada-2026-202.ficheros/3423318-folleto%20gripe%20nin%C2%BFos.pdf\"\u003eChildren’s vaccination leaflet\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#comparing-flu-and-covid-19-eligibility\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"comparing-flu-and-covid-19-eligibility\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eComparing flu and COVID-19 eligibility\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing eligible for a flu vaccine does not automatically make you eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. The two vaccines have different recommended groups. Check the criteria for each vaccine before booking.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlu\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCOVID-19\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eAge criterion for older adults\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Flu\"\u003eAt least 60\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"COVID-19\"\u003eAt least 70\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eAges 6 months to 11 years\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Flu\"\u003eHealthy children are also included\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"COVID-19\"\u003eMainly children with conditions that greatly increase the risk of severe illness\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eOther criteria\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Flu\"\u003eMedical conditions, pregnancy, occupation, caregiving and others\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"COVID-19\"\u003eSeparate criteria for care facility residence, immunosuppression, high-risk medical conditions, pregnancy and others\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe COVID-19 categories were cross-checked against a report on an announcement by the Soria health authorities. Recheck individual eligibility under ‘Población diana COVID-19’ on the health portal. The flu criteria are under ‘Población diana gripe’. (Verified criteria: the 2026~2027 flu vaccination age criteria include children aged 6 months to 11 years and people aged at least 60; people aged 12 to 59 are included in the recommended groups according to specified medical conditions and risk factors. · Source: saludcastillayleon.es · Checked 2026-10-04) \u003ca href=\"https://cadenaser.com/castillayleon/2026/10/01/arranca-la-campana-de-la-gripe-con-mayor-prevalencia-de-coronavirus-en-este-inicio-del-otono-ser-soria/\"\u003eReport on the Soria campaign announcement\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://saludcastillayleon.es/sanidad/cm/ciudadanos/tkContent?idContent=1562818\u0026amp;locale=es\"\u003eofficial guidance for each vaccine\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf both vaccines are recommended for you, you can receive them during the same visit. Ask about receiving both when you book. Medical staff will confirm before administering them. \u003ca href=\"https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/vacunaciones/campana-vacunacion-frente-gripe-covid-19-temporada-2026-202.ficheros/3425755-Preguntas%20y%20respuestas%20GRIPE_ciudadanos%202026-2027_metadata.pdf\"\u003eGuidance on receiving both vaccines\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#finding-a-vaccination-location-in-your-area\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"finding-a-vaccination-location-in-your-area\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eFinding a vaccination location in your area\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the health portal’s list by area for vaccination locations. The page is called ‘Lugares de vacunación de Gripe y COVID-19’. Do not go to a hospital of your choice based only on its location.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect ‘Vacunaciones’ on the health portal.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the 2026~2027 flu and COVID-19 campaign.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect ‘Lugares de vacunación de Gripe y COVID-19’.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the vaccination locations and booking method for your area.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe list includes Ávila, Burgos, León and Palencia. You can also select Salamanca, Segovia and Soria. Valladolid and Zamora have separate entries as well. \u003ca href=\"https://saludcastillayleon.es/es/vacunaciones/campana-vacunacion-frente-gripe-covid-19-temporada-2026-202/lugares-vacunacion-gripe-covid-19\"\u003eVaccination locations by area\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare facility residents should ask facility staff about the vaccination schedule. People eligible through their work can also check with their workplace health department. Members of mutual insurance schemes who receive care outside SACYL should contact their insurer. \u003ca href=\"https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/vacunaciones/campana-vacunacion-frente-gripe-covid-19-temporada-2026-202.ficheros/3425755-Preguntas%20y%20respuestas%20GRIPE_ciudadanos%202026-2027_metadata.pdf\"\u003eGuidance on vaccination locations and access routes\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#common-mistakes-when-you-cannot-book\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"common-mistakes-when-you-cannot-book\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCommon mistakes when you cannot book\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not assume you are ineligible just because the booking screen shows no available appointments. First, distinguish between the general booking start date and your center’s schedule. SACYL advises requesting help through its administrative channel when booking is difficult.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreen or situation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Screen or situation\"\u003eYou are in a general group, but booking has not opened\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eAppointments open on October 9, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Screen or situation\"\u003eNo vaccination option or times appear\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eYour registered center’s vaccination schedule and booking channels\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Screen or situation\"\u003eYou cannot complete an online booking\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eThe ‘ÁREA ADMINISTRATIVA’ administrative channel under ‘PEDIR CITA’\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Screen or situation\"\u003eYou selected a different health center\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eWhether it is the center where you are registered\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Screen or situation\"\u003eYou cannot use the website\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eBook by calling the center or visiting its reception desk\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn administrative request is not a confirmed vaccination appointment. Wait to hear from the center, then confirm when to visit. This process helps distinguish an issue with the online screen from actual vaccination eligibility. \u003ca href=\"https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/citaprevia\"\u003eOfficial guidance when booking is difficult\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/citaprevia/informacion-general-solicitar-consultar-anular-cita\"\u003eguidance on your registered center and booking eligibility\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Health insurance","National immunization","Flu vaccination"],"faqs":[{"question":"When does booking open for the general public in 2026?","answer":"Advance booking for the general recommended group starts on October 9, 2026. Vaccination expands on October 13."},{"question":"Who can get vaccinated starting October 1?","answer":"Residents of facilities and children aged 6 months to 11 years are among the priority groups. Check with the facility or health center for the actual visit schedule."},{"question":"Is a healthy 10-year-old also eligible for a flu vaccination this year?","answer":"In 2026-2027, healthy children aged 6 months to 11 years are also eligible. The upper age limit has been raised from 8 last year to 11 this year."},{"question":"Do I need to book by October 13?","answer":"October 13 is not a deadline but the date vaccination expands. The public FAQ we checked does not specify a single end date."},{"question":"If I'm eligible for a flu vaccine, can I also book a COVID-19 vaccine?","answer":"The recommended groups differ for the two vaccines. Check the health portal's eligibility information for flu and COVID-19 separately."},{"question":"Do I have to install SACYL Conecta to book?","answer":"You can also book through the official website. You can book by calling a health center or visiting its reception desk."},{"question":"Can I book an appointment for my child?","answer":"The official telephone booking guidance says someone else can book on a person's behalf. Have your child's first name, last name, and date of birth ready."},{"question":"Do all children receive just one dose of the flu vaccine?","answer":"Healthy children aged 6 months to 11 years receive one dose. At-risk children aged 6 months to 8 years who have not been vaccinated before receive two doses at least 4 weeks apart."},{"question":"What should I do if no vaccination time appears on the booking screen?","answer":"Ask your assigned health center about the schedule. The official booking page advises requesting help at the ‘ÁREA ADMINISTRATIVA’ administrative desk if you have difficulty booking."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/HCUValladolid/es/campana-2026-vacunaciones-sistematicas-frente-virus-respira","title":"Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid: Campaña 2026 de vacunaciones sistemáticas frente a virus respiratorios, September 23, 2026","type":"source"},{"url":"https://saludcastillayleon.es/sanidad/cm/ciudadanos/tkContent?idContent=1562818\u0026locale=es","title":"Castilla y León Health Portal: 2026~2027 flu and COVID-19 campaign information for the public","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/vacunaciones/campana-vacunacion-frente-gripe-covid-19-temporada-2026-202.ficheros/3425755-Preguntas%20y%20respuestas%20GRIPE_ciudadanos%202026-2027_metadata.pdf","title":"Castilla y León Public Health Directorate: 2026~2027 flu vaccination Q\u0026A for the public","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/vacunaciones/campana-vacunacion-frente-gripe-covid-19-temporada-2026-202.ficheros/3423318-folleto%20gripe%20nin%C2%BFos.pdf","title":"Castilla y León health authorities: 2026~2027 flu vaccination information for children aged 6 months to 11 years","type":"source"},{"url":"https://saludcastillayleon.es/es/vacunaciones/campana-vacunacion-frente-gripe-covid-19-temporada-2026-202/lugares-vacunacion-gripe-covid-19","title":"Castilla y León Health Portal: Lugares de vacunación de Gripe y COVID-19","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/citaprevia","title":"SACYL: Cita Previa con su Centro de Salud","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/citaprevia/informacion-general-solicitar-consultar-anular-cita","title":"SACYL: General information on requesting, checking, and canceling appointments","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.saludcastillayleon.es/es/citaprevia/informacion-general-solicitar-consultar-anular-cita/tramita","title":"SACYL: ¿Cómo se tramita?, procedures for booking appointments by phone and on the web","type":"source"},{"url":"https://citaweb.saludcastillayleon.es/CitaPreviaWeb/","title":"SACYL: Cita Previa Internet official web appointment booking","type":"source"},{"url":"https://cadenaser.com/castillayleon/2026/10/01/arranca-la-campana-de-la-gripe-con-mayor-prevalencia-de-coronavirus-en-este-inicio-del-otono-ser-soria/","title":"Cadena SER: Report on Soria's 2026~2027 vaccination campaign and groups recommended for COVID-19 vaccination, October 1, 2026","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":1622,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjQ0MjcsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--6b760b9f1dc0aba781d2aae2e864fbc7e9e3854f/ai-a8a83067.webp","is_representative":true,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"보건소에서 간호사가 어린이에게 코에 뿌리는 독감 백신을 투여하고 있다.","caption":"생후 6개월부터 11세까지의 아동은 10월 1일부터 우선 접종 대상입니다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A nurse gives a child a nasal flu vaccine at a health centre.","caption":"Children aged six months to 11 years are eligible for priority vaccination from October 1.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"保健センターで看護師が子どもに鼻から投与するインフルエンザワクチンを接種している。","caption":"生後6か月から11歳までの子どもは10月1日から優先接種の対象です。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Una enfermera administra a una niña la vacuna nasal contra la gripe en un centro de salud.","caption":"Los niños de seis meses a 11 años pueden vacunarse de forma prioritaria desde el 1 de octubre.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Perawat memberikan vaksin flu melalui hidung kepada seorang anak di pusat kesehatan.","caption":"Anak usia enam bulan hingga 11 tahun mendapat prioritas vaksinasi mulai 1 Oktober.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Uma enfermeira administra a vacina nasal contra a gripe a uma criança num centro de saúde.","caption":"Crianças dos seis meses aos 11 anos têm vacinação prioritária a partir de 1 de outubro.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"護理師在醫療中心為一名兒童施打鼻噴式流感疫苗。","caption":"滿六個月至11歲的兒童自10月1日起可優先接種。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Eine Pflegekraft verabreicht einem Kind in einem Gesundheitszentrum einen nasalen Grippeimpfstoff.","caption":"Kinder von sechs Monaten bis elf Jahren können ab dem 1. Oktober vorrangig geimpft werden.","description":null}}},{"id":1623,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjQ0MzMsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--0203d6096830d566a63390ba0a55e067d609f322/ai-657d2057.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_semi","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"가을 풍경이 보이는 창가에서 휴대전화로 통화하는 노년 남성과 달력·주사기 그림","caption":"일반 권장 대상은 10월 9일부터 독감 예방접종을 예약할 수 있습니다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"Older man on a phone call by a window overlooking autumn trees, with a calendar and syringe graphic","caption":"People in the general recommended group can book a flu vaccination from October 9.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"紅葉が見える窓辺で電話する高齢男性と、カレンダーと注射器の図","caption":"一般の接種推奨対象者は10月9日からインフルエンザ予防接種を予約できます。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Hombre mayor hablando por teléfono junto a una ventana con árboles otoñales y un gráfico de calendario y jeringuilla","caption":"Las personas del grupo general recomendado pueden reservar la vacuna contra la gripe desde el 9 de octubre.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Pria lanjut usia menelepon di dekat jendela dengan pepohonan musim gugur serta gambar kalender dan jarum suntik","caption":"Kelompok umum yang dianjurkan dapat memesan vaksinasi flu mulai 9 Oktober.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Homem idoso ao telefone junto a uma janela com árvores outonais e um gráfico de calendário e seringa","caption":"O grupo geral recomendado pode agendar a vacinação contra a gripe a partir de 9 de outubro.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"年長男子在秋色窗景旁講電話，旁邊有月曆與針筒圖案","caption":"一般建議接種對象可從10月9日起預約流感疫苗接種。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Älterer Mann telefoniert am Fenster mit Herbstbäumen im Hintergrund; daneben Kalender- und Spritzensymbol","caption":"Personen der allgemein empfohlenen Gruppe können die Grippeimpfung ab dem 9. Oktober buchen.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-10-04T08:47:23+09:00","updated_at":"2026-10-04T08:47:23+09:00","license":"cc_by","translation_status":"reviewed","available_locales":["ko","en","ja","es"],"data_locales":["ko","en","ja","es","id","pt","zh-hant","de"],"url":"https://injoys.com/en/articles/flu-vaccination-2026-castilla-y-leon-booking"}