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The target set by the Ministry of Health for vaccination against yellow fever is 95%. In Minas Gerais, although the coverage has already reached 91.4%, it is estimated that about 3 million minors have not yet been vaccinated. A high number, considering that the vaccine has been part of the routine immunization schedule of Minas Gerais since 2008 and is available at health posts throughout the state, throughout the year.
The immunization coordinator of Eva Lídia Arcoverde's secretariat, State of Health (SES), explains that the profile of unvaccinated patients is particularly concentrated in the 15-59 age group, which is the most affected by Yellow fever epidemic of 2017 and 2018.
According to Eva Lídia, since the beginning of reports of suspected cases of wild-type yellow fever occurred in the state, at the end of 2016, several measures have taken, including home-based vaccination in the most affected areas. to try to reach the unvaccinated population. This strategy, as well as others, carried out by the State and the municipalities, has increased cumulative overall immunization coverage from 57.5% for the period 2007-2016 to 91.4% at present
" In addition to constant monitoring in the SES has organized several videoconferences and training on immunization coverage and surveillance of yellow fever, as well as additional financial incentives of more than R $ 5 million for the intensification of the campaign national immunization program and an additional R $ 60 million for the 853 municipalities for the structuring of 3,412 immunization rooms already operating in the state health units.A partnership was also established between SES and the State Secretariat for Education (SEE), which encourages the verification and updating of the vaccination situation of the school community, the public and private networks ", explains Eva Lídia
. since 2018/2019, no confirmed case of wild yellow fever has been recorded in the state of Minas Gerais.
The period from December to May is characterized by an increase in precipitation indices and, consequently, by proliferation of the transmission vector of wild yellow fever, Haemagogus and Sabethes. As in this scenario, the probability of occurrence of cases is greater, the vaccine remains the best form of prevention.
According to Eva Lídia Arcoverde, every person over nine months of age who lives or goes to rural areas, killed or savaged should seek a basic health unit (UBS) to be vaccinated against yellow fever.
"The vaccine is free and offered by the Unified Health System (UHS) A health care team should evaluate the benefit and risk of vaccination for people over 60 and pregnant women, taking into account the risk of adverse events, "says the State Immunization Coordination Committee
. Symptoms
Yellow fever is clbadified as a serious infectious disease causing fever, chills, headache, back and body aches, nausea and vomiting, tiredness and weakness. The first symptoms appear 3 to 6 days after the infection. It is recommended to seek a health service at the first sign.
Treatment
There is no specific treatment for yellow fever, there are only symptoms.
Immunization
According to the National Immunization Coordinator, "the need to be hospitalized should be carefully attended, staying at rest, with fluid replacement and blood loss, this year, southern Minas Gerais and the Minas Triangle, which are areas with low immunization coverage, are a major source of concern.In the case of the municipality of Varginha, epizootics (death of primates) Eva Lídia Arcoverde points out that the yellow fever vaccine is considered extremely effective and safe in preventing transmission of the virus
"Protection is individual for everyone. That is why, in the case of yellow fever, our ideal should be to reach a coverage of 100% of the population. The vector is present in our environment and circulates with the virus. Soon, unvaccinated people will be exposed, "said the coordinator.
According to the recommendation of the World Health Organization (WHO), the ministry adopted the international single-dose standards. whoever takes a dose of the yellow fever vaccine at any stage of his life is immune for the rest of his life and does not need a booster.
"If the person does not have the card Vaccination, orientation is to search for the Health Center unit closest to you to create a new vaccine card via the SUS and thus vaccinate normally. Remember: the card is a very important document that includes all of your historical vaccinations during your lifetime. "
At present, Minas Gerais has about one million doses that can be distributed to municipalities and, if necessary, new doses can be requested from the Ministry of Health.
] Donation of Blood
It should be noted that anyone considering donating blood and who has not yet been vaccinated against yellow fever needs a 30-day break to perform However, people who are not yet immunized can donate their blood the same day, then go to a health facility to receive the yellow fever vaccine.
The holiday period and the carnival are historically marked by a low in the hemominas Foundation's blood supply, which has registered a reduction of about 30%, so the occurrence of yellow fever, which tends to increase in the first few months of the year, may worsen the situation. , pui Symptomatic treatment of infected patients may require the use of large amounts of blood components. So before you get vaccinated, look for a blood transfusion center and save lives.
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