Free Influenza Vaccination Is Released for the Entire Population: Points Enabled in the Metropolitan Region

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Influenza vaccination: Number of people vaccinated is below expected in Belém Ends on Thursday (30) the influenza vaccination campaign in Belém. After three extensions, the vaccination coverage among the priority groups follows well below the goal set by the Ministry of Health. For health specialists and managers, the dissemination of false information about vaccines and the perception that influenza is a disease without severity help explain th…

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In the face of the increase in cases and the adverse climatic conditions in the country, the Ministry of Health (Minsal) confirmed the extension of vaccination against Influenza for the whole population free of charge. The health decision responds to the strong presence of Influenza A and B, a scenario that has been complicated by recent rains, cold and low ventilation in the homes, factors that accelerate the spread of the infections. Vaccinati…