Immunization offers immediate protection to newborns; there is no age restriction for the mother
From this Saturday (6), the From the 28th week of pregnancy onwards, they will have access to the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine. The vaccine prevents serious infections caused by RSV in babies under six months of age.
The virus is responsible for around 75% of bronchiolitis cases and 40% of pneumonia cases in children under two years of age. The vaccine offers immediate protection to newborns, reducing hospitalizations. There is no age restriction for the mother. The recommendation is to take a single dose for each new pregnancy.
According to the city hall, on Saturdays, the vaccination service takes place in / Integrated, from 7am to 7pm. From Monday to Friday, immunization can be taken at UBSs, from 7am to 7pm. To be vaccinated, pregnant women must have an identification document and proof of 28 weeks of pregnancy.
To facilitate access for the population, the availability of the vaccine can be consulted on the Olho na Fila website. The location of municipal network equipment can be consulted on the Busca Saúde platform.
“The implementation of this vaccine is very important for the health of babies under six months of age. Vaccinating pregnant women guarantees the protection of newborns in the first months of life, when they are most vulnerable and can develop serious forms of the disease”, stated the Health Surveillance coordinator, Mariana Araújo.
The city hall of also warns that, with the arrival of RSV doses, which in the private network can cost up to R$1,500, it is also important to update the vaccination status of pregnant women, including influenza and covid-19, as the RSV vaccine can be administered simultaneously with these immunizers.
According to the Ministry of Health, maternal vaccination has demonstrated an effectiveness of 81.8% in preventing serious respiratory diseases caused by RSV in babies during the first 90 days after birth.
*With Agência Brasil
