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Measles immunization across the country is below expectations. In some states, there is already an epidemic of the disease, which has been eradicated in Brazil.
A shout of nothing and Theo's vaccination portfolio is against measles. "Today, he took the second dose," says Professor Rômulo Medina. There are two doses: at twelve and fifteen months. But not everyone is protected like Theo.
In 2017, 20 states and the Federal District have not reached the goal of vaccinating 95% of children. The worst indices are in Pará, São Paulo and Acre. Currently, Brazil faces two foci of the disease: in Roraima and Amazonas. And there are confirmed cases in three other states: São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul and Rondônia
When measles again worries Brazilians, not only children but also adults are in the crosshairs of the Ministry of Health. the health. Anyone who is over 26 and has never had the disease should look for a position to take the vaccine.
Ministry of Health guidelines are as follows: persons under 29 years of age should take two doses; from 30 to 49 years, one dose is enough; who has more than 50 does not need to be vaccinated because he has probably been in contact with the disease.
In 2016, Brazil has received the certificate of elimination of viral circulation from the World Health Organization and does not want to lose this title. "It is important to be clear that even with the disease eliminated, it still happens in other regions, which is why it is necessary for everyone to be vaccinated according to the recommendations of the national calendar." immunization, "says Carla Domingues, coordinator of the National Immunization Program – MIS
.In Rio, thirteen cases are under investigation.A one of them has already confirmed at a first review, but still waiting for further tests.Music protection is good for everyone
"We must have the pro-activity to get vaccinated and this is not not only the child. We must understand that if we do not vaccinate adults, these eradicated diseases will return to our country, "said Isabella Ballalai, president of the Brazilian Vaccination Society.
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