Multi-Vaccination 'D-Day' Held to Update Immunization Records

The National Multi-Vaccination Campaign's "D-Day" takes place this Saturday to update the vaccination records of children and adolescents under 15 years old. The nationwide mobilization, which runs until September 1, makes 20 vaccines from the official schedule available to catch up on missed doses.

What the multi-vaccination campaign is

The national mobilization began in August and aims to update overdue records across various locations in the country. The primary target audience consists of minors under 15, but the initiative also serves people of other age groups who have overdue vaccines, although some immunizers are exclusive.

Vaccines available through the Unified Health System

During the campaign period, 20 immunizers listed in the vaccination schedule are offered. Available options include BCG, hepatitis B, pentavalent, polio, human rotavirus, 10-valent and 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate, meningococcal C, influenza, COVID-19, yellow fever, meningococcal ACWY, MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), varicella, DTP, hepatitis A, Td, HPV4, and tetravalent dengue.

One of the mobilization's new features is the first-ever campaign administration of the 20-valent pneumococcal vaccine. The immunizer protects children under 5 years old against diseases such as pneumonia and meningitis, having been added to the vaccination schedule in June.

Service locations and hours

In João Pessoa, service takes place at Family Health Units, polyclinics, the Municipal Immunization Center, shopping malls, and mobile sites. Hours vary depending on the location chosen by the user.

In Campina Grande, vaccination takes place across 60 points distributed throughout the municipality. Locations include basic health units, polyclinics, the Elpídio de Almeida Health Institute, Parque da Criança, the Integration Terminal, and the Central Market.

Documents required for vaccination

To vaccinate a child or adolescent, parents or guardians must present an identification document—preferably a CPF or the Unified Health System Card—in addition to the dependent's vaccination record card.

Guardians must also bring their own identification documents. This allows healthcare professionals to review previously received vaccines and verify whether there are overdue doses on the card.

With information from G1, Federal Government.