The first staggered batch of 1.3 million vaccines against Covid out of a total of 7.4 million doses arrived on Thursday (1st) to Brazil. Immunizers were received at Cumbica International Airport in Guarulhos by the Minister of Health, Alexandre Padilha.
“The delivery happened in just 14 days. Faster than during the pandemic period,” said the minister.
For Padilha, the speed demonstrates the guarantee and safety of the company that is providing for the Ministry of Health. The minister also said that this is the most up-to-date vaccine, and immunization will first serve priority groups.
The vaccine is recommended for children under 5, elderly, pregnant women and special groups such as immunocompromised, riverside, quilombolas and people with comorbidities. The adult population that has not yet taken any dose should also be vaccinated.
The distribution and delivery of vaccines should be started next week. First, the states receive the doses, which are passed on to the municipalities.
The doses that arrived on Thursday are part of the purchase process of a total of 57 million doses finished in 2024. contract forecast is two years – by 2026 .
Influenza
Accompanied by Zé Gotinha, a symbol of vaccination in the country, Padilha also recalled the importance of influenza vaccination.
“We are in the midst of the Influenza campaign. On the 10th, the eve of Mother’s Day, the“ day of the national vaccination ”will take place.
“We want to vaccinate more and more, but it is important for priority groups to be vaccinated before the holiday period,” said the minister.
According to him, more than 110,000 schools have already joined the mobilization to update the students’ vaccination book.
This content was originally published in Brazil receives a lot and ensures covid vaccine for 2025 and 2026, says Padilha on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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