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08/30/2013
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Brasilia - The national campaign to update the passbook childhood vaccination ends today (30). Parents should take children under five health posts with the book so that they are evaluated and updated immunization. The public in this age group is estimated at 14.4 million children.
In the campaign, all vaccines are offered basic calendar child: BCG, hepatitis B, penta, inactivated polio (IPV), oral polio (OPV), rotavirus, pneumococcal 10-valent conjugate meningococcal C, yellow fever, MMR (measles , mumps and rubella) and DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis). The vaccines are offered the same routine.
Since last Saturday (24), is available in the application Vaccination Day for tablets and smartphones. The tool is a way to track the timing of vaccine for children and adults. In the application, are available all vaccines offered by the Unified Health System (SUS) and the user can register up to ten vaccination cards.
Children older than 6 months and less than 5 years living in the North and Northeast regions and municipalities priority Plan Brazil without Misery may also receive supplemental vitamin A. The supplement helps to reduce the risk of death from diarrhea and aid in the development of the child.
Source: Agency Brazil
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