Madrid’s 2026-2027 flu and Covid-19 vaccination campaign starts on 5 October, with older people and young children among the first groups offered appointments. The seasonal vaccination window is scheduled to remain open through 31 January 2027, RTVE and 20 Minutos report.
People aged 60 and over will be among those covered first, along with children from six months through seven years of age. That exceeds the general recommendation for children aged six to 59 months. Madrid is prioritising older residents and young children during the opening fortnight.
The remaining groups will join in stages. Healthcare professionals are due to join on 13 October, and Madrid will extend the programme to the other target groups from 19 October.
Those groups include people aged eight to 59 with certain risk conditions, pregnant women in any trimester, and women in the first six months after childbirth if they were not vaccinated while pregnant. Carers and household members of vulnerable people are also eligible, as are workers in impressive public services. Madrid says the campaign aims to reduce severe cases and complications among older people, children, and people whose illnesses or other conditions raise their risk.
A separate RSV immunisation programme for infants is scheduled to start in Madrid on 1 October 2026, ahead of the flu and Covid-19 campaign. RTVE describes it as part of the region’s wider autumn protection measures for children.
Covid-19 vaccination will also start on 5 October, though its recommended groups differ from those for flu. Sanidad is directing Covid-19 vaccination at people more likely to develop complications or severe disease. Their carers and household members are included, along with health and social care staff.
People advised to receive both vaccines may be able to get them at one appointment. An earlier Madrid report offers additional local context.
La Razón reports that residents can book through primary-care centres, by telephone or in person, as well as through the regional health service’s app and website. Eligibility still depends on the relevant risk group and medical guidance.
The campaign is part of Spain’s wider 2026-2027 autumn vaccination effort, with start dates varying between autonomous communities. RTVE and Público report that Madrid is among the regions starting in early October, while other communities are beginning later.
The timetable gives people at higher risk earlier access before the programme widens on 19 October. Families should check which vaccine each person needs, whether both can be given at one visit, and which booking channel is available in their area.
