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Foz do Iguaçu starts flu vaccination for entire population
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
Doses available at health centers starting Monday (29)
The City Hall of Foz do Iguaçu began on Monday (29) offering influenza vaccine to the entire population over six months old at the Basic Health Units. The municipality recorded 561 cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome this year, with 56 deaths.
Vaccination open to entire population
Doses are available at Foz do Iguaçu's health units while stocks last. The measure aims to expand vaccine coverage during a period of intense respiratory virus circulation.
Municipal data
According to the Municipal Health Secretariat, of the 561 reported Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome cases registered in 2026, 393 people had not received the flu vaccine. The municipality counts 56 deaths from the disease.
Priority groups with low coverage
Children, seniors and pregnant women are the priority audience. Since the end of March, only 31.17% of children have been vaccinated. Among seniors, coverage reached 45.24%, while pregnant women show the best rate: 58.93%.
"We are observing an increase in respiratory syndromes in the municipality. It is essential to take the vaccine every year, even for those who received the dose the previous year," says Adriana Izuka, coordinator of the Municipal Immunization Program.
How to get vaccinated
Just go to the nearest health unit with an official photo ID. The vaccination card is recommended, but its absence does not prevent the dose. Those who get vaccinated can also update other doses in the immunization schedule.
Source: City Hall of Foz do Iguaçu
https://www.foz.pr.gov.br/ubss-de-foz-do-iguacu-comecam-a-vacinar-toda-a-populacao-contra-a-gripe
Frequently asked questions
- Who can receive the flu vaccine?
- All people over six months of age. Children, seniors and pregnant women are priority groups.
- What to bring to get vaccinated?
- Official photo ID. The vaccination card is recommended, but its lack does not prevent the dose from being given.
- Where to receive the vaccine?
- At the Basic Health Units (UBSs) of Foz do Iguaçu, while stocks last.
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