Health professionals warn about the importance of vaccination in children, the elderly, postpartum women and pregnant women

Vaccination that protects against influenza was expanded to the entire population over six months of age. Even with the expansion, health professionals warn about the importance of protecting the most vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women, postpartum women, the elderly, children under 5 years of age and people with comorbidities. The vaccine is available at all health services in the municipal network, from 7am and at mobile points, from 12pm to 9pm.

“We guide and warn the population not to stop getting vaccinated. We have observed a growing number of cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome in the country, mainly respiratory syncytial virus and influenza infections. The concern is even greater when this infection affects children, postpartum women, pregnant women and the elderly, therefore, to avoid worsening, we warn about the importance of prevention through vaccination”, highlighted Fernando Virgolino, head of the Immunization Section of João Pessoa City Hall. .

Influenza and Covid-19 remain threats to public health, especially for unvaccinated people. Therefore, the Ministry of Health recommends taking advantage of the opportunity of the influenza vaccination campaign to update the vaccination status for Covid-19 in eligible groups.

Vaccination coverage data – In Brazil, vaccination coverage is 29.16%. In Paraíba, this number represents 34.35%. In João Pessoa, 15.32% of the public understands the consolidation of these data for vaccination coverage, which are children, the elderly, pregnant women, postpartum women and indigenous people. Only 8.18% of children aged 6 months to under 6 years of age (5 years, 11 months and 29 days) took the vaccine and 18.43% of the elderly.

Expansion of assistance – Last week, the campaign was expanded to all audiences and João Pessoa City Hall began making vaccines available for babies aged 6 months and older, children, teenagers, adults and the elderly. The vaccine, administered annually to eligible groups, is indicated to protect against the Influenza virus and complications of the disease, mainly secondary bacterial pneumonia. For children between 6 months and 8 years of age, two doses are recommended, if it is their first contact with the immunizing agent (primary vaccination), with an interval of one month, and a single dose in the following years.

Dengue protection – The vaccine is currently being recommended for children and adolescents aged 10 to 14 years, with a regimen consisting of two doses, with an interval of three months between doses. If the user has contact with the disease before the vaccine, it is recommended to wait six months before starting the vaccination schedule with the dengue vaccine (attenuated). If the infection occurs after the start of the regimen, there is no change in the interval between D1 and D2, as long as D2 is not performed less than 30 days after the onset of the disease.

Documentation – For vaccination, it is important to present an official document with a photo or registration of the child or adolescent, the SUS card and the vaccination card or booklet. Home Vaccination – For people who are bedridden and restricted to bed. It is necessary to make an appointment by calling (83) 98645-7727. Vaccines are available at homes, from Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm.

Vaccination sites in João Pessoa this Wednesday (8):

Family Health Units (USFs)

Campaign (Dengue, Covid-19 and Influenza) and routine vaccines

Opening hours: 7am to 11am and 12pm to 4pm (Monday to Friday)

*exception: Alto do Céu II, Cidade Verde and Jardim Planalto.

Municipal Polyclinics and Municipal Immunization Center

Campaign (Dengue, Covid-19 and Influenza) and routine vaccines

Opening hours: 8am to 4pm (Monday to Friday)

Home Center Ferreira Costa

Offering only vaccines for campaigns against Influenza and dengue

Opening hours: 12pm to 9pm (Monday to Friday) 8am to 4pm (Saturday)

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