Flu and COVID Vaccines in Madrid 2026–27: Who and How to Book
Madrid offers flu, COVID and RSV protection this season through health centers and vaccination centers. Dates, target groups and booking routes.
The Comunidad de Madrid’s 2026–27 flu and COVID vaccination campaign started on October 5, 2026, and the flu campaign runs until January 31, 2027. Flu vaccine is offered to people aged 60 and over, children from 6 months to 7 years and risk groups; COVID vaccine to people aged 70 and over and risk groups. Both are booked in one appointment at your health center.
When does the 2026–27 campaign run?
According to the Comunidad de Madrid’s flu page, the dates for this season are:
| Vaccine or treatment | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Flu | October 5, 2026 | January 31, 2027, unless changed for epidemiological reasons |
| COVID-19 | October 5, 2026 | No end date given; runs alongside the flu campaign |
| RSV for babies (nirsevimab) | October 1, 2026 | March 31, 2027 |
| RSV vaccine for eligible adults | Year-round since January 1, 2026 | No end date |
The first two weeks were reserved for older adults and young children. Since then, all target groups can book.
Who can get the flu vaccine?
The Comunidad lists these target groups for the 2026–27 flu vaccine:
- People aged 60 and over.
- Children aged 6 months to 7 years, regardless of health conditions.
- People aged 8 to 59 at high risk of complications, such as those with chronic heart, lung, kidney or metabolic disease, or a weakened immune system.
- Pregnant women in any trimester, and women in the first six months after birth who were not vaccinated during pregnancy.
- People who live with or care for high-risk people, and health and social care workers.
- Essential public service workers, such as police, firefighters and civil protection staff.
The Comunidad also recommends the vaccine for health and social care students on placements, early childhood education staff working with children up to 6, and people who work directly with poultry or pigs.
Who can get the COVID vaccine?
The COVID-19 vaccine target is narrower. As of November 2026, the Comunidad’s COVID vaccination page lists:
- People aged 70 and over.
- People aged 12 and over with risk conditions, and people with certain types of immunosuppression.
- Residents of care homes, disability centers and other closed institutions.
- Pregnant women in any trimester, preferably the second.
- Children from 6 months to under 12 with specific risk conditions, vaccinated at their reference hospital.
Health and social care staff, and people who live with or care for those at risk, can also get the vaccine for their own protection.
Who is offered RSV protection?
For babies, the Comunidad uses nirsevimab, an antibody injection rather than a vaccine. It is offered to babies born between April 1 and September 30, 2026, and to all babies born during the season from October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Newborns usually receive it at the hospital before going home.
For adults, an RSV vaccine has been recommended since January 1, 2026 for people aged 80 and over, residents of care homes from age 60, and people aged 18 and over with certain very high-risk conditions such as dialysis, transplants or some cancers. Eligible adults can get it at any time of year.
How do you book in Madrid?
One appointment covers both flu and COVID vaccines if you are eligible for both. The main routes are:
- Your health center. Book through the Tarjeta Sanitaria app, the online appointment website citaprevia.sanidadmadrid.org, by phone or at the desk. Our guide to booking and changing your doctor in Madrid explains these channels.
- Vaccination centers. The Centro de Vacunación Internacional at Calle General Oráa 15 and the Hospital Enfermera Isabel Zendal take bookings through the regional appointment portal.
- Madrid city’s community health centers. The Ayuntamiento’s Centros Municipales de Salud Comunitaria also vaccinate, with their own online booking.
- Young children. Children aged 6 months to 7 years can be booked through the self-booking portal at Hospital Niño Jesús and Hospital La Paz. Under-12s at health centers receive the flu vaccine only, booked by phone, in person or online.
If the booking system gives an error, the Comunidad’s help line is 900 102 112, as of November 2026.
Can you get vaccinated at a pharmacy?
The Comunidad de Madrid’s campaign pages, as of November 2026, do not list community pharmacies as public vaccination points. Public and private hospitals, accredited private medical centers and institutions such as care homes do take part. Check the campaign page for updates before assuming a pharmacy can vaccinate you.
What if you do not have a health card?
The campaign is run through the public health system, so the easiest route is to be registered with a health center first. Our guide to the Madrid health card covers the steps. If you are waiting for your card or have a different health document, ask your health center or call the Comunidad’s 012 line whether you can be vaccinated. Private clinics may also offer flu vaccination for a fee.
Bottom line
If you qualify for both vaccines, book one appointment for both rather than two separate visits. Pregnant women and parents of babies born this season should ask about flu, COVID and RSV protection together at the next prenatal or pediatric check.
FAQ
Is the flu vaccine free in Madrid?
Yes, for people in the target groups vaccinated in the public system. Outside the target groups, you can pay for it privately.
Can I get the flu and COVID vaccines on the same day?
Yes. The Comunidad organizes a single appointment for both when you are eligible for both.
I am 65 and healthy. Can I get the COVID vaccine?
The public COVID target for this season starts at 70, unless you have a risk condition or another qualifying reason. You are eligible for the flu vaccine from 60.
Where is the Centro de Vacunación Internacional?
It is at Calle General Oráa 15 in the Salamanca district and books appointments online.
