The College of Physicians encourages doctors to get vaccinated against the flu to set an example.
The vaccination of senior doctors and members of the COMIB Governing Board aims to reinforce responsibility and set an example for the population.
The Balearic Islands Medical Association (COMIB) has called on healthcare professionals to get vaccinated against the flu, emphasizing the importance of setting an example for the public. This recommendation also extends to the entire population. The association's headquarters hosted the vaccination of senior physicians, members of the Governing Board, and COMIB staff, in a gesture intended to underscore the responsibility that healthcare professionals must demonstrate. During the session, the Director General of Public Health, Elena Esteban, and the Head of the Disease Prevention Service, Carmen Sánchez-Contador Escudero, explained the strategies for the 2025-2026 flu vaccination campaign and the importance of professional leadership in maximizing its impact. For at-risk individuals
The Balearic Islands Medical Association (COMIB) has reiterated that, according to the Ministry of Health, vaccination is especially recommended for people at high risk of complications and for those who have contact with these groups, as they could transmit the disease. The Association has emphasized that doctors, as healthcare professionals, should be immunized against the flu virus, not only for their own protection, but also to reduce absenteeism and protect patients. According to COMIB, vaccination of healthcare personnel decreases the incidence of flu cases and respiratory infections among professionals.
The organization also noted that vaccination is one of the most effective preventative measures to combat potentially serious diseases, highlighting its safety and positive impact on the population.