Childhood vaccination schedule (Comunidad de Madrid)
Calendario de vacunación de la Comunidad de Madrid
The dates and amounts on this page apply until 2027-03-31; there may be a newer call or new rules. Check the official information.
What it is
The Community of Madrid has a lifelong vaccination schedule which, since 2019, combines the childhood and adult schedules: it starts in pregnancy and continues through childhood and adolescence. Vaccines on the schedule are free at health centres and authorised centres of the Community of Madrid when the indication is met; vaccination is also available at Madrid City Council health centres. Children who have not received their vaccines at the recommended age, for example because they come from a country with a different schedule, follow a catch-up schedule set by the health professional. The schedule is updated: from 1 January 2026 the 12-month meningococcal C dose is replaced by the MenACWY vaccine. If in doubt, ask the professionals at your health centre.
Official wording
Las vacunas incluidas en el calendario de vacunación para toda la vida se administran sin coste para el ciudadano en los centros de salud o centros de atención sanitaria autorizados para vacunación en la Comunidad de Madrid, siempre que cumpla con la indicación recogida en dicho calendario.Official sources
- Where it applies
- Community of Madrid
Official information
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When
According to the lifelong vaccination calendar, from pregnancy through childhood and adolescence. Calendar vaccines are free when the indication is met.
Official wording
Las vacunas incluidas en el calendario de vacunación para toda la vida se administran sin coste para el ciudadano en los centros de salud o centros de atención sanitaria autorizados para vacunación en la Comunidad de Madrid, siempre que cumpla con la indicación recogida en dicho calendario.Official sources
Steps
Step 1: Go to your health centre
Vaccines are given at all Servicio Madrileño de Salud clinics and health centres, at Madrid City Council health centres and at accredited private centres; also at the Community of Madrid Vaccination Centre, by appointment.
Official wording
Además se dispone del Centro de Vacunación de la Comunidad de Madrid, previa petición de cita.
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Step 2: Catch up if you come from abroad
If a child did not get vaccines at the recommended age (for example, because they come from a country with another calendar), an accelerated schedule is used; several vaccines will likely be given at once.
Official wording
Cuando se detecta que esto ha ocurrido en niños, niñas o adolescentes, se aplican pautas aceleradas de vacunación
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FAQ
We are travelling to China or another country
It is advisable to consult the Community of Madrid international vaccination centres, for example the one at C/ General Oráa, 15 (by appointment; bring the vaccination card if you have one). Some vaccines require a fee.
Official wording
*Ciertas vacunas requieren de pago de tasas, por lo que deberá tener disponible la aplicación de su banco para el correspondiente pago.Official sources
My baby was born premature
They are vaccinated like other children, according to age; their response to vaccines is very similar to that of full-term babies.
Official wording
debe ser vacunada como el resto de la población infantil y se hará de acuerdo a su edad.Official sources
What about protecting the baby against RSV?
In the 2026-2027 season, from 1 October, infants born since 1 April 2026 are immunised, at the birth hospital before discharge or by booking through Autocita at 9 hospitals.
Official wording
Se inmunizará a los lactantes nacidos desde el 1 de abril de 2026, en el hospital de nacimiento antes del alta hospitalaria o mediante Autocita en 9 centros hospitalarios.Official sources
Related procedures
- Health card Madrid
- Health card (Catalonia) Barcelona
- SIP health card (Valencian Community) Valencia
- Booking an appointment at your health centre Madrid
- Booking a CAP appointment (Catalonia) Barcelona
- Booking an appointment at your health centre (Valencian Community) Valencia
- Choosing a family doctor and health centre Madrid
- Choosing a family doctor and CAP (Catalonia) Barcelona
- Choosing your family doctor or health centre (Valencian Community) Valencia
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