Recife expands flu vaccination for the entire population; find out where to get immunized | Pernambuco

As of this Thursday (2), the Recife Health Department expanded flu vaccination to all people over six months of age. Until then, the immunization campaign was aimed at people with comorbidities and priority groups.

The new coverage was authorized for the entire state, on Wednesday (1st), by the Pernambuco Health Department following national guidance from the Ministry of Health (MS). It is possible to get vaccinated at more than 100 locations throughout the city (see the list here).

The Influenza vaccine prevents worsening, hospitalization and death from the flu. According to municipal management, coverage of the campaign, which began with priority groups on March 13, is at 28.58% of the population. The national goal is to immunize 90% by the end of May.

According to the Recife Health Department, the vaccination schedule varies depending on the age group, with a single dose for most groups and two doses for children aged between 6 months and 6 years, with an interval of 30 days.

Sick people with fever and confirmed cases of Covid-19 should postpone flu vaccination until recovery, according to Recife city hall.

Another recommendation from the municipal secretariat is to bring an identification document with CPF, the vaccination card and the Unified Health System (SUS) card to speed up the procedure.

• Shopping Recife (9am to 7pm): Rua Padre Carapuceiro, 777, Boa Viagem;
• Shopping RioMar (9am to 7pm): Avenida República do Libano, 251, Pina;
• Shopping Tacaruna (9am to 7pm): Avenida Governador Agamenon Magalhães, 153, Santo Amaro;
• Shopping Boa Vista (9am to 7pm): Rua do Giriquiti, 48, Boa Vista;
• Ermírio de Moraes Health Center (8am to 6pm): Avenida 17 de Agosto, 2388, Casa Forte.