Uruguay to update its Covid-19 and influenza vaccines

Montevideo, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay will update its flu and COVID-19 vaccines this year, while a vaccination campaign for pregnant women against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is currently underway.

January 8, 2026
09:46

The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) decided to change the COVID-19 immunization protocol in light of the variants circulating in the region and the world, which are mutations of the well-known Omicron virus.

The Nimbus and Frankenstein variants have been detected in Uruguay.

In addition, health authorities are analyzing changes to the flu vaccine. Influenza viruses tend to change, and vaccines are updated annually.

At the same time, the MSP urged pregnant women to get vaccinated against Respiratory Syncytial Virus during the 2026 campaign, which will run until September 30.

Authorities explained that it is necessary to protect infants under six months old who will face their first season of high RSV circulation during the fall and winter.

The goal for 2026 is to reach coverage of 90 percent or higher, the health institution stated.

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