Seasonal vaccination campaign against flu and Covid-19 begins

Wednesday, 30 September 2026AI summary
Seasonal vaccination campaign against flu and Covid-19 begins
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The seasonal vaccination campaign for autumn-winter 2026-2027 against the flu and Covid-19 officially begins today. The National Health Service (Serviço Nacional de Saúde or SNS) has acquired 2.7 million vaccine doses to support the effort.

Context & Explainers

ULS Alto Ave is the Alto Ave Local Health Unit (Unidade Local de Saúde do Alto Ave), a public body that runs hospitals and some primary-care services for the Ave area in northern Portugal. It is part of the National Health Service (Serviço Nacional de Saúde or SNS), and recent staff strikes have affected overtime and complementary work, so residents should check local hospital notices before visiting.