Caraguatatuba vaccinates 38,500 people against influenza and extends campaign until September 15 – Prefeitura de Caraguatatuba

In another attempt to increase influenza vaccination coverage, Caraguatatuba has extended the vaccination period in basic health units until September 15. At that time, 38,543 people had been vaccinated.

The county emphasizes that the vaccine is the most effective way to prevent the flu and protect those most at risk of complications. In the two key groups, the vaccination coverage reached 52%, with 23,125 people vaccinated.

Influenza vaccines are launched for people over six months of age, mainly during periods of low temperatures, when respiratory transmission is most frequent.

With the exception of Tabatinga, people can visit basic health units (UBS) from the second to the sixth day and must check the schedule according to the precautions of the health rooms of each unit. A document with a photo needs to be uploaded to the vaccination card.

The vaccine is safe and effective and can be administered at the same time as other vaccines in the national calendar. A dose that protects against new strains of H1N1, H3N2 and influenza B viruses.