State extends ACWY meningitis vaccination

Claudio Souza
Health Secretary

Trainee Ryan Ricciardo collaborated

The São José dos Campos Town Hall will temporarily expand the target audience for the ACWY meningitis vaccine. The immunization, which will be extended until December 31, will cover adolescents between the ages of 13 and 14. The previous deadline expired on June 30.

The National Immunization Program continued to authorize temporary use of meningococcal ACWY vaccine for this age group. For the routine schedule, vaccination is indicated for adolescents between the ages of 11 and 12.

Those interested should search for any UBS Resolve Resolve. For the service it is necessary to have a vaccination card and a photo ID.

Since the beginning of the year, 2.5% of 13-14-year-olds have taken the vaccine. The government’s immunization program reinforces the importance of vaccination, which is essential for preventing meningococcal ACWY disease.

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Meningococcal disease is caused by bacteria Neisseria meningitidis It can lead to death up to 24 hours after infection.

The first symptoms can be flu-like and worsen rapidly, with neck stiffness, high temperature, sensitivity to light, confusion, headache, and vomiting.

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