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In Teresina, the general population begins influenza vaccination on Monday (12). According to the Municipal Health Foundation (FMS), the vaccine will be provided in 70 basic health units (UBSs), including urban and rural areas.
UBSs that were enabled for influenza vaccination were divided into four city districts. (see posts).
FMS Health Surveillance Director, Amariles Borba, highlights the importance of a flu vaccine. The vaccination was opened to the general population after vaccination of priority groups.
This vaccine has contributed to people’s health because it immunizes against three viruses and has proven effective in reducing serious cases that progress to viral pneumonia and other diseases. “This is a good opportunity for the whole population to get vaccinated against influenza,” Amaryllis Borba said.
People who have already been vaccinated against Covid-19 should know when and should not receive a flu shot until after the 15th day.
Expanding the public is a directive from the Ministry of Health, which stated that the campaign will continue until all the purchased doses are applied. About vaccination in the interior of Piauí, State Department of Health (Cisabi) He had already reported that he had passed on the ministry’s directives to the municipalities.
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