Low vaccination coverage is pointed out as one of the main factors for the increase, with only 35% of vaccinated target audience; Data are from the Union of Hospitals, Clinics and Laboratories of São Paulo (SINDHOSP)
A survey conducted by the Union of Hospitals, Clinics and Laboratories of the State of São Paulo (SINDHOSP) interviewed 88 hospitals between the 6th and 16th of this month. Compared to last year, when the increase in It did not exceed 50%, the current growth to 85% is alarming. Low vaccination coverage is pointed out as one of the main factors for this increase, with only 35% of vaccinated target audience, while the ideal would be 90%. In addition, 74% of hospitals reported an increase in emergency care and severe acute respiratory syndrome compared to 58% in the previous year.
The age group most affected by hospitalizations and attendance is 30 to 50 years. Among the cases, 40% are bacterial or viral pneumonia, and 32% are related to COVID-19 or . This scenario worries health authorities, which are alert to avoid collapse in the health system, especially with the arrival of winter, when respiratory diseases tend to intensify.
In response to this critical situation, the City of São Paulo intensified the vaccination campaign, applying 2,000 doses to events and places of great circulation, such as the march to Jesus and train and subway stations. Flu vaccination is available to the target audience at the basic health units, with hours of care during the week and at some units integrated on weekends. With increasing vaccination coverage, it is possible to reduce the number of hospitalizations and relieve pressure on hospitals in the city.
*With information from Beatriz Manfredini
*Report produced with the aid of AI
