Campos Novos faces a crucial challenge: low adherence to influenza vaccination is overwhelming our health services. On April 13th, we held vaccination D-Day, but unfortunately the community’s response was lower than expected.
Flu vaccination is not just a recommendation, it is an urgent need to protect our health and relieve pressure on our hospitals and care facilities. Flu symptoms can be confused with other illnesses, leading to an unnecessary search for medical care and increasing the risk of contagion for everyone.
The influenza vaccine contains the most common viruses in circulation, offering a crucial defense against the disease. Your membership not only protects you and your family, but also contributes to the collective health of our community.
We cannot underestimate the seriousness of the flu. Mild cases can become serious, especially in risk groups. Furthermore, the transmission of the virus is quick and easy, putting the entire population at risk.
PRIORITY GROUPS
- Pregnant women
- Postpartum women
- Teachers
- Truckers
- Armed forces
- Homeless people
- People with comorbidities
- People aged 60 and over
- Security and rescue forces
- Children aged 2 years to under 6 years
- Children aged 6 months to less than 2 years
- Population deprived of liberty (18 years and over)
- Employee of the deprivation of liberty system
- People with permanent disabilities (from 12 years old)
- Adolescents in socio-educational measures (under 18 years old)
- Urban and long-distance public road passenger transport workers
- It’s time to act! Let’s come together to make sure everyone is vaccinated against the flu. Look for the nearest health centers, where the vaccine is available free of charge. Let’s protect ourselves and each other by easing the burden on our health services and keeping our community healthy and strong.
*Report published in Jornal O Celeiro, Edition 1826 of April 25, 2024.
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