Influenza: ES 'displays indications of an epidemic', says Secretariat

State Department of Health (SESA) in Holy Spirit He said on Wednesday afternoon (15) that the state Displays indications of an influenza pandemic..

Sesa said in a note sent to g 1.

The Secretariat was informed that there are Increasing the number of influenza cases Reported in the cities of Espirito Santo, in addition to the increased demand for emergency care units and basic health units by the population.

The state government has announced that it is mobilizing 78 municipalities in Espírito Santo to achieve a goal influenza vaccination coverageRecommended by Ministry of HealthAnd 90%. Currently, influenza vaccination coverage in Espírito Santo is 78.6%.

“It was noted that in the past two weeks the demand for emergency care units has exceeded the estimated amount for that time, with an increase also in the tests analyzed and in the rate of positivity for influenza. In October, the rate was 0.04%, and in December, and through the 13th In December, there was an increased positivity rate of 7.3% across the state,” said part of a statement from Sesa targeting health professionals.

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According to Sesa, among the measures agreed with the municipalities is the presentation of influenza vaccine All citizens over the age of six months Those seeking immunization services to receive other vaccinations in the immunization schedule, as well as those who will receive a dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

For cities implementing out-of-the-walls measures against Covid-19 in malls, plazas, mobile units or commercial establishments, there are also Presentation of the concomitant influenza vaccine.

Another important measure taken by the municipalities, according to the secretariat, is to Active search within the same territory By persons of priority groups (children from six months to less than six years of age; pregnant women; women after childbirth; the elderly; health workers) who have not yet been immunized against influenza.