04/25/2016
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Source: Agency Brazil
São Paulo - Health professionals are vaccinated against H1N1 flu at the Hospital (Rovena Pink / Agency Brazil)
Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, Parana and Rio Grande do Sul start today to immunize against gripeRovena Pink / Agency Brazil
The flu vaccination starts today (25) in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, Parana and Rio Grande do Sul. They should receive the dose children aged 6 months to 5 years, pregnant women, elderly, women up to 45 days after delivery, people with chronic diseases and health professionals.
For people with chronic diseases - such as diabetes, heart disease or kidney patients - are required medical indication. The dose is contraindicated for people with allergies to egg or any other component of the formula and those with anaphylactic reaction to the previous dose.
The National Vaccination Campaign against Influenza officially starts on Saturday (30) in all cities of the country and also affects other public considered at risk, such as indigenous peoples and persons deprived of liberty.
Immunization aims to reduce complications and hospitalizations resulting from infection by the influenza virus in the target population of the campaign, which has more risk of falling ill.
The Ministry of Health stresses that, in addition to vaccination, other preventive measures should be taken to avoid infection: Always wash your hands, avoid places with high concentrations of people, cover your mouth with your arm when you cough or sneeze, use alcohol gel hands and, if deemed necessary, use protective mask.
Editing: Denise Griesinger
Source: Agency Brazil
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