Vaccination against measles in shopping malls in Greater Victoria over the weekend

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Summer is coming and, during the holidays, many people are going to other states of Brazil and abroad. In addition, the Holy Spirit receives many tourists. Therefore, due to the identification of confirmed measles cases in 11 Brazilian states and in order to keep the free circulation of the measles virus, the State Department of Health (Sesa) warns: Keep the vaccination record up-to-date.

The municipalities of Cariacica, Vila Velha and Serra will lead a joint vaccination campaign against measles due to the increased flow of people in shopping malls, for Christmas shopping next Saturday (22) and Sunday (23). The action is supported by Sesa and is part of the Summer Plan's programming to fight measles and will address people aged 1 to 49 years old. confirmed cases of measles have been reported in the last five years.

– In Brazil, according to the latest epidemiological bulletin of the Ministry of Health, 10,262 measles cases and 12 deaths were confirmed this year.

Measles

is an infectious and contagious disease that can lead to complications and death, particularly in malnourished children under 1 year of age.

For protection against measles, a triple virus vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella) According to the National Immunization Schedule, people aged 1 to 49 years should be vaccinated against the risk of infection by the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine at the age of 15 months.

measles, from 1 to 29 years, it is necessary to take two doses of triple viral vaccine and 30 to 49 years, a dose of triple viral vaccine is sufficient. "A person who is not vaccinated with the triple virus or whose immunization schedule is incomplete should apply for a vaccination service to complete the immunization record and ensure his / her protection and that of the members of his / her family", said the coordinator of the state immunization program.
Time: 10am to 9.30pm
Location: Moxuara Shops – Avenida

Mario Gurgel, 5353 – San Francisco

Vila Velha:
Date: 22/12 (Saturday) and 23 / 12 (Sunday)
Time: 10am to 9pm
Location: Shopping Boulevard –
Location: Praia da Costa Shopping Center – Av. Jones dos Santos Neves, 5000 – Itaparica

Date: 22/12 (Saturday) and 23/12 (Sunday)
Schedule: at 10:00.
Date: 22/12 (Saturday)
Hours: 10am to 9pm
Location: Shopping Montserrat – Eldes Avenue Scherrer Souza, 2162 – Laranjeiras Hill

It is important to take the vaccination card. If you do not have the booklet, you must bring the identification document.