Ceará Launches Early Influenza Vaccination for Priority Groups on March 20

Overview

• The state has an initial 760,000-dose supply, including a first lot of 160,000 received on March 18, with immediate distribution to municipalities and volume equal to roughly 21% of the campaign target.
• The campaign seeks to vaccinate more than 3.4 million people drawn from 20 priority groups defined by the Ministry of Health.
• Vaccines will be offered at municipal health posts and at three Vapt Vupt units in Fortaleza—Papicu, Messejana and Antônio Bezerra—operating from 8:00 to 17:00.
• Residents should confirm hours and locations with their municipal health secretariats because local schedules vary.
• In Fortaleza, 134 health posts will serve the initial phase, with 16 sites operating over the weekend including the Iguatemi Bosque mall.