In a joint campaign of the federal government, states and municipalities mobilize for the D -Day of flu vaccination on Saturday (10). The goal is to expand influenza vaccination coverage.
In Bahia, more than 85% of the municipalities joined the initiative, with health posts open at extended times and vaccination actions in places of large circulation, such as shopping malls.
In Salvador, a drive-thru will operate at the capital convention center, in the mouth of Rio, from 8am. “We have a strategy of reducing serious cases of flu and vaccination is important in this scenario. The action will facilitate people’s access to vaccination,” said Health Secretary Roberta Santana.
According to the secretary, about 3 million doses were distributed to Bahian cities. The campaign has more than 3.6 million people as a target audience, including children from 6 months to children under 6, pregnant women and seniors over 60.
Also part of the postpartum priority groups, indigenous peoples, quilombolas, homeless people, health workers, teachers, safety and rescue forces professionals, people with permanent disabilities, truckers, road transport workers, port workers, deprived of liberty and prison system, as well as adolescents and young people under socio -educational measures and people with chronic disease. not transmitted and other special clinical conditions, regardless of age.
It is important to remember that this period is of greater circulation of respiratory viruses before winter. This is why the influenza vaccine can be administered simultaneously with other immunizas such, such as COVID-19. For vaccination it is necessary to present an official identification document, the vaccination card and proof that makes the condition of inclusion in the target audience.
According to the secretary, more than 672 thousand doses have been applied in Bahia so far, placing the state in fifth position in the national ranking of immunizations against the flu. Sesab’s Epidemiological Surveillance Director, Marcia São Pedro has drew attention to the prevalence of influenza since February.
“From February to March, we started to see more cases of Rinovirus and Influenza. When we vaccinated, we were able to block the transmission of this virus. And the state decided, by preventive action, not only vaccinating against influenza but also against Covid-19,” he emphasized.
To get vaccinated, simply present an official photo document and vaccination card. The priority audience also needs to carry document supporting.
COVID-19
In addition to vaccination against flu, the Bahian government also provides reinforcement of vaccination against Covid-19 at vaccination stations and temporary points. This year, Bahia presented 37% reduction in COVID-19 cases compared to the same period of 2024 and 62% over deaths.
Even so, cases still happen. By 2025, 70% of cases of acute, serious respiratory syndromes in the state were in children and elderly over 60 years.
