which vaccines are available and who can be vaccinated in the SUS

With the increase in cases of dengue, flu and covid-19 across the country, the importance of vaccination becomes even more evident. Dengue, a disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, can cause serious complications and even lead to death. Flu, a common viral infection, can become a significant concern, especially due to Covid-19-like symptoms.

The Unified Health System (SUS) offers free vaccines for the three diseases at vaccination centers. It is essential to understand which ones are available and who can benefit from each one in order to protect themselves and reduce the spread of these diseases in the community.

Dengue

Produced by the Japanese laboratory Takeda, QDenga was made available in Brazil in January this year, initially targeting children and adolescents aged 10 to 14 years old.

Who can get the dengue vaccine?

With the expiration date of some batches advancing, the Ministry of Health released and indicated that vaccination against dengue fever be extended to the public aged 4 to 59 years, only on an exceptional basis to optimize the application of the vaccine.

Men and women, whether or not they have had dengue fever, should get vaccinated to avoid new infections or, in the case of contagion, milder symptoms. The recommendation for anyone who has recently had dengue fever is to wait six months to get the vaccine.

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The Qdenga vaccination schedule consists of two doses, with an interval of 90 days between each dose. Anyone diagnosed with the disease during the interval between doses must maintain the vaccination schedule, as long as the period is not less than 30 days from the onset of symptoms.

Qdenga’s contraindications are the same as those for vaccines made from a live virus, that is, it should not be taken by pregnant and breastfeeding women and people with immunodeficiency.

The flu

At the beginning of May, the Ministry of Health announced the expansion of the campaign to all age groups and informed that everyone over 6 months of age can now be vaccinated against the flu.

Even with the expansion to everyone over 6 months of age, the Ministry of Health highlighted the importance of protecting groups most vulnerable to complications from the flu, such as pregnant women, women who have recently given birth, the elderly, children under five years of age and people with comorbidities or clinical conditions. specials.

What is the difference between the flu and a cold?

The Northern Region of the country began vaccination against flu in November last year, becoming a pioneer in this anticipation. For this reason, it is not included in this new stage of the campaign.

Who can get vaccinated against flu?

• All people over 6 months;
• Pregnant women;
• Postpartum women;
• Elderly people aged 60 and over;
• People with chronic non-communicable diseases and other special clinical conditions (regardless of age);
• People with permanent disabilities;

Covid-19

The vaccination campaign against Covid-19 began in January 2021 and the Ministry of Health updated the vaccination plan at the beginning of 2024. The following vaccines are available: CoronaVac, AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Janssen.

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Who can get the covid-19 vaccine?

Immunocompromised people, pregnant women, women who have recently given birth and the elderly over 60 years of age should receive a new booster dose every six months. People in other priority groups, aged 5 or over, must take an annual dose, with a minimum interval of six months since the last dose received.

Included in the priority groups are:

• People aged 60 or over;
• Immunocompromised individuals;
• People living in long-term care institutions and their workers;
• Pregnant and postpartum women;
• Health workers;
• Individuals with permanent disabilities;
• People with comorbidities;
• Indigenous people living on indigenous land;
• Riverside;
• Quilombolas;
• Adults deprived of liberty;
• Employees of the deprivation of liberty system;
• Adolescents and young people complying with socio-educational measures;
• People living on the streets.

Healthy people of all ages, who do not fit into risk groups, should not take a new dose of the vaccine. The exception is for those who are still behind on their vaccination schedule and need to complete the schedule.

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Source: Redação Terra Você