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With the resurgence of measles cases in the states of the northern region of Brazil and the reduction of vaccination coverage in Campinas (SP), the Ministry of Health made this Tuesday (10), calling on the population to to be immunized against the disease. The last indigenous case, that is, contracted in the municipality, dates back to 1997; already the last record in the city took place in 2011, and was imported.
According to the Ministry of Health, the triple virus, which immunizes against measles, mumps and rubella, is available in all health facilities. Between 2017 and 2018, coverage for the second dose is less than 80% (72.95% and 77.70%).
According to the mayor, the Ministry of Health will organize a national immunization campaign for children up to age 5 from August 6 to 31. The goal of Campinas is to vaccinate 56,700 children in this age group during the campaign. However, doses are available in all units and the population can be vaccinated outside the countryside.
The director of health surveillance, Andrea Von Zuben, said that there should be no cases in Campinas, especially during the holidays, where many people travel to regions or countries that do not Have not yet eradicated the disease. "It's a very contagious disease that does not have a small lethality index," he said.
The Secretary of Health, Cármino de Souza, informed that the mayor will also vaccinate employees of the International Airport of Viracopos and the bus station of Campinas, because of the contact with the visitors of 39, other states. Vaccination at the aerodrome takes place on Thursday (12) and Friday (13), while forecasts for the bus terminal are on 17 and 18 July.
"The idea is to raise awareness, and do not have to wait for the campaign, you can go to the resorts, we will vaccinate.In Roraima and Amazonas, we had cases in Rio de Janeiro and Rio Great do Sul, "explained the owner of the wallet.
Brazil is experiencing two outbreaks of measles in 2018: until July 4, the Rondônia recorded 200 confirmed cases and two deaths, while the l? Amazon was 263. Four cases were also recorded in Rio de Janeiro and are the subject of an investigation Seven cases were also reported in Rio Grande do Sul.
Brazil received the register in 2016. Recently, however, new cases have been introduced in the north of the country: Brazilians immunized and infections of Venezuela.
Secretary of Health and Director of the Devisa de Campinas at an announcement on vaccination against measles (Photo: Marcello Carvalho / G1)
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