Cobertura de vacinação contra influenza a (h1n1) em Trindade – Goiás diante a atual pandemia do covid-19

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Influenza is an acute viral infection causing by A, B, and C viruses that affects the respiratory system. The symptoms are runny nose, high fever, cough, and sore throat. The key to control this infection is patient education about immunization. All patients should be encouraged to take the annual vaccine, available by Ministry of Health for Brazil. OBJECTIVES: Analyze the vaccination coverage for Influenza in Trindade, Goiás between 2019 and 2020 and its relationship with the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODOLOGY: Descriptive epidemiological data study obtained by SIPNI available by DATASUS. RESULTS: The vaccination target of Trindade, Goiás between 2019 and 2020 was achieved even face of COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSION: Immunization coverage has been achieved. In 2020 there was a reduction from 99.5% (2019) to 99.3%. In 2020, teachers from elementary school and university education did not get the vaccine and the gols in children aged 2 and under 5 was not achieved. The success of the immunization may be related to the anticipation of the campaign and the increase in demand face of COVID-19 pandemic.