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Health · Funchal · 3 November 2026

More than 24,000 flu vaccines administered in Madeira so far

The seasonal campaign has given 24,336 flu doses in Madeira since 30 September, and over 4,300 COVID-19 doses, according to regional health data.

Madeira has administered 24,336 flu vaccine doses since the seasonal campaign began on 30 September. Of these, 15,756 went to people aged 65 and over, a group with 27% coverage.

The figures come from the latest seasonal vaccination bulletin published by the Regional Health Directorate, covering 30 September to 1 November. Most doses were given at health centres, with 19,811, followed by other locations (2,610) and home visits (1,915).

In the same period, 4,335 COVID-19 doses were administered, all to adults. About 62.6% went to people aged 70 and over.

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