Dengue vaccine begins to be administered to children and adolescents aged six and 16 | News | Without category

The arrival of a new shipment of the dengue vaccine came with news. The 2,400 doses received will be destined for children and adolescents aged between six and 16 years old. The vaccines have already started to be distributed at health centers and from this Tuesday, 7th, they will be available to the target audience defined by the Ministry of Health.

It is possible to receive the dengue vaccine in eight extended-hour units, which administer the vaccine until 9pm from Monday to Friday. For those who have greater flexibility in their schedule, the vaccine is also offered in 13 units from 7:30 am to 4 pm. Flying stations were also set up in eight units that do not have a vaccination room, with service starting at 9am. In other clinics, vaccination takes place on specific days of the week.

The municipal secretary of Health, Mirlene Garcia, emphasizes that it is extremely important that parents and guardians become aware of the benefits of immunization. “Vaccination against dengue fever reduces the risk of symptomatic infection, hospitalizations and morbidity and mortality from the disease and serves as an important ally in the fight against the virus.” It is important to highlight that the child must carry the vaccination card and identification document.

It is worth remembering that dengue is a disease transmitted by mosquitoes and has been a public health concern, causing serious illnesses and even deaths in more extreme cases.

The vaccine is made from the attenuated dengue virus. This means that it uses a live microorganism, but it is very weakened to the point that it cannot cause the disease. To complete the vaccination schedule, it is necessary to administer two doses of the vaccine, with an interval of three months between them. “The overall effectiveness is 80.2% after 30 days of the two-dose regimen, while the effectiveness against forms that require hospitalization is 90.4%”, says Mirlene Garcia.

The dengue vaccine, Qdenga, the first immunizer against dengue, protects people from the action of four serotypes of the virus: DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3 and DEN-4. However, the secretary emphasizes that the vaccine is contraindicated for people with severe allergies to any of the vaccine’s components, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, people with immunodeficiency and patients with HIV.

The City Hall reinforces that, even with the arrival of the vaccine, the population’s participation in vaccination continues to be crucial, as prevention is the key to ending the impacts of dengue. Continuous efforts, such as the elimination of mosquito breeding sites and adherence to the awareness campaign, continue to be implemented to complement the disease control strategy.

Check the locations and times for dengue vaccination:

Fixed posts
Monday to Friday (7:30am to 4pm)
Adriana Parque
Flags
Calixtolândia
Calixtópolis
Swiss Garden
J.K.
João Luiz de Oliveira
Munir Calixto
San Carlos
St. Lawrence
Vivian Parque

Monday to Friday (7:30am to 9pm)
Itamaraty Annex
Lourdes neighborhood
Filostro Machado
Iracema Park
Recanto do Sol
San José
Ilion Fleury (Osego)
Vila União

Daily shuttle stations – 9am to 4pm
Lopes da Fonseca Abbey
Rainbow
Green arch
Guanabara Garden
Pyrenees Park
Saint Mary of Nazareth
Saint Anthony
Tropical
Vila Formosa
Vila Norte

Weekly from 9am to 4pm

Monday
Alexandrina
Vila Esperança
Saint Elizabeth

Tuesday
Dom Manoel
Maracananzinho
Leblon
1st Tuesday of the month — Interlândia and Souzânia
3rd Tuesday of the month — Goialândia
4th Tuesday of the month — São Vicente and Branápolis

Wednesday
Vila Fabril
Dawn
2nd Wednesday of the month – Joanópolis

Thursday
Hope Garden
Garden of the Americas
Maracanã

Friday
Santos Dumont
Garden of Olives