The government of Santa Catarina has extended the flu vaccination campaign through June 30 across the state. This measure was taken last Wednesday (31) due to an increase in hospitalizations, especially of children and the elderly, and the low vaccination coverage achieved so far of only 41%.

The dose is available to the entire population over 6 months of age from 12 May. According to the latest epidemiological bulletin published by Dive (Department of Epidemiological Surveillance), up to May 22, 318 severe cases of the disease have been confirmed, requiring hospitalization.

Of this total, 20 people died, most of whom were elderly people aged 60 years and older and children, most of whom had some risk factors and/or comorbidities.

The dose is available for the entire population over 6 months from May 12 – Photo: Marcos Porto/SECOM Itajaí/Reproduction

At the end of the campaign, municipalities must continue to administer the vaccine to the public until stocks are closed. Read on to find out where immunization can be guaranteed in the municipalities of the north coast of Santa Catarina.

Balneario Camboriu

The Municipal Secretary of Health Balneario Camboriu continues to vaccinate against influenza in all UBS (basic health facilities). The municipality has already administered 19,925 doses, equivalent to almost 40% of the local population.

UBS operating hours in microdistricts are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 13:30 to 17:00, and there is no lunch break in the Central UBS.

Itajai

To date, 65,934 people have been vaccinated against influenza in Itajai, 57.93% of whom are in priority groups. Coverage is expected to reach 82,053 people.

Only 41% vaccination coverage was achieved in South South Carolina – Photo: Marcos Porto/SECOM Itajaí/Reproduction

Some basic health posts will operate longer during the vaccination campaign, as follows:

beautiful river

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the vaccination room is open until 22:00. Address: Ark Avenue. Nilson Edson dos Santos, Rio Bonito site, San Vicente area.

santa regina

From Monday to Friday, the vaccination room is open until 22:00. Address: Rua Domingos de Almeida, Santa Regina area.

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On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the vaccination room is open until 22:00. Address: Rua São Joaquim, nº 399, Loteamento Bambuzal, San Vicente area.

Itaipawa

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the vaccination room is open until 22:00. Address: Itaipawa Avenue, Itaipawa Neighborhood.

According to the municipal health minister, other units operate during business hours from Monday to Friday. Click here to check addresses and phone numbers.

Municipalities must continue to use the vaccine until supplies run out – Photo: Marcos Porto/SECOM Itajaí/Reproduction

Itapema

As in other cities, Itapema is also extending the schedule until June 30th. About 8,000 people were vaccinated, which is about 40% of the target audience (19,218 people).

Information on influenza immunization in other North Coast municipalities should be released soon.