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The flu vaccination campaign is in the final stretch

The flu vaccination campaign is in the final stretch

The deadline for vaccination against the flu is . According to the Ministry of Health, more than 10 million people have been vaccinated throughout Brazil. The estimate is that by the end of the campaign more than 40 million will be immunized against the disease. So, if you are part of the public who should take the vaccine this year (learn more below) and have not yet protected yourself, do not miss out. Urgently look for a vaccination post .

Importance of the vaccination

With the arrival of winter, comes also the period of highest incidence of influenza. And to ensure protection before the start of the season, it is very important to take the vaccine during the campaign period. This is because the body takes two to three weeks to create the antibodies needed to generate protection against the disease. In addition, vaccination has contributed over the years with a number of benefits for the population, such as: reduction of complications due to the disease, reduction of hospitalizations and avoidable mortality in vaccinated groups.

Who should take the vaccine this year

Persons aged 60 and over, pregnant women, women up to 45 days postpartum, children 6 months to children under 5, chronic patients, health workers, indigenous population and persons deprived of their liberty. The vaccine is free and available at the vaccination stations.

Vaccine safety

The vaccine is the best way to prevent flu. Its safety against the disease is guaranteed because the virus used in its production is inactivated in the laboratory and therefore it is impossible for the vaccine to cause influenza after application to the patient.

Adverse reactions to the vaccine are minimal, such as pain at the injection site, a fever and malaise lasting for one or two days.

Download the "Vaccination by Day" application

Complementing the vaccination actions during the year (not only against the flu, but also against measles, childhood paralysis, among others), the SUS and the Ministry of Health recommend the free download of the application "Vaccination in the Day" for smartphones. It acts as a digital vaccination booklet for the user to keep track of vaccinations taken, receive reminders of upcoming vaccination campaigns, and more.

Learn more about the Flu Vaccination Campaign on the Ministry of Health website.


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