Pasta’s objective is to carry out a large mobilization to protect the population before winter, a period of greater circulation of respiratory viruses
O from Brazil began the “day of the D” of vaccination against This Saturday (10), with the objective of protecting the population before the arrival of winter. This immunization campaign is being carried out in various regions of the country, except the north, where vaccination will be postponed to the beginning of the second half due to distinct weather conditions. The action, carried out in partnership with states and municipalities, covers the Northeast, Midwest, South and Southeast, and aims to immunize about 81.5 million people. Priority groups include young children, elderly, pregnant women, people with comorbidities, teachers, health professionals, homeless people and indigenous peoples.
The importance of vaccination cannot be underestimated as it can reduce the risk of evolution to severe cases of the disease by up to 60%, which often result in hospitalizations. To facilitate population access to the vaccine, the basic health units are open throughout the day. In São Paulo, for example, vaccination posts are open from 7am to 7pm. To get vaccinated, you must present the vaccination card or a photo document. The campaign occurs at a strategic moment, with the arrival of autumn and the proximity of winter, periods when there is an increase in influenza cases.
In addition to the vaccination campaign, the Ministry of Health announced an annual transfer of R $ 100 million to treat and prevent cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome, which affects much of the population due to several viruses, including influenza. The population’s adhesion to the vaccination campaign is critical to ensure collective protection and avoid serious complications resulting from the flu. This investment aims to strengthen the capacity of the health system to deal with outbreaks of respiratory diseases, especially during the colder months of the year.
Who can get vaccinated
Immunization against flu is free and is recommended by the ministry to more than 20 priority groups, with special focus on:
- children from 6 months to under 6 years;
- pregnant women and postpartum;
- elderly 60 years or older;
- Health workers;
- teachers from public and private schools;
- Post workers;
- port workers;
- indigenous and quilombola peoples;
- people with comorbidities or other special conditions and with permanent disabilities;
- truckers and public transport workers;
- Armed Forces and Safety and Rescue professionals;
- homeless people
- private population of liberty and adolescents and young people in socio -educational measure;
- Prison Systems employees
*With information from Beatriz Manfredini
*Report produced with the aid of AI
