The flu vaccine is extended to all priority groups in Fortaleza; Find out who can get

Influenza vaccination extends to all priority groups in Fortaleza. – Image: Disclosure/Sesau-AL

Influenza vaccination, also known as the flu shot, will be extended to all priority groups from Monday (10). In Fortaleza, the vaccine will be available in all health centers.

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On weekdays, the flu shot can be received from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. On weekends and holidays, the vaccine will be available at Louis Franklin, in the Cuasso district, and Irma Hersilia, in São João do Taube, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Until then, immunization was restricted to children from six months of age to children under six (5 years, 11 months, and 29 days).

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The vaccination protects against the most common types of viruses (A, H1N1, and H3N2; and B), while increasing circulation.

To get vaccinated, all groups must present an official document with a photograph and proof of residence, as well as proof of belonging to the priority group, if necessary.

See below the priority groups for influenza vaccination

Seniors 60 years and over
Indian people
teachers
permanently disabled persons
truck drivers
Public road transport workers and travelers in cities and long distances
port workers
Security and rescue forces
Armed forces
Employees of the regime of deprivation of liberty
People deprived of their liberty over eighteen years of age
Adolescents and young adults in social and educational measures
People with comorbidities (examinations, prescriptions, medical report or prescription, etc.)
Health workers (council card, paycheck, or statement from the Health Service of Fortaleza)
Pregnant women and postpartum women (pregnancy card or pregnancy test)

home vaccination

The confined to bedside audience will receive the vaccination in a residential manner. If the user is not included in the health mail system, it is necessary for the family member or guardian to go to their reference unit to notify them of the need for a home application or to call 156 to report.

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