SP City Hall anticipated immunization for the population in the capital before the national calendar of the Ministry of Health, which predicted the beginning to April 7
The Minister of Health, is intensifying efforts to ensure the success of the influenza vaccination campaign, which began this Friday (28) in São Paulo. In an attempt to mobilize society broadly, Padilha participated in the National Convention of the Assemblies of God in Brazil. During the event, he emphasized the importance of the involvement of religious leaders in promoting vaccination, highlighting the crucial role they can play in the dissemination of correct information and fighting negationism and vaccination -related fake news.
The vaccination campaign has priority groups, including the elderly, children, pregnant women, postpartums and health workers. To meet this demand, the federal government made available 265 thousand doses for the state capital. Vaccines are being offered at Basic Health Units (UBS) and Ambulatory Medical Assistance (AMA), which operate from 7am to 7pm, including Saturdays. The initiative aims to protect the population against influenza, an infectious and transmissible respiratory disease, whose symptoms include runny nose, fever, headache, body pain, cough and malaise.
The strategy of To involve religious leaders in the campaign reflects a concern in reaching a broader and more diverse audience. By promoting vaccination as an act of defense of life, the government expects to increase adherence and ensure the protection of the population against flu. The collaboration between government and religions is seen as an important step in overcoming barriers and misinformation that can compromise public health.
*With information from Danúbia Braga
*Report produced with the aid of AI
