UBS Vila Santana: Vacinação contra a gripe neste sábado (25) – Plantão aberto à população de Valinhos

Valinhos offers flu vaccination clinic at UBS Vila Santana on April 18 and 25 The municipality of Valinhos is holding flu vaccination clinics at the UBS Vila Santana health unit on two Saturdays in April, April 18 and 25, from 8 a.m. To 5 p.m. The initiative aims to improve access to the vaccine for priority groups and increase immunization coverage across the city. The vaccination drive targets individuals considered most vulnerable to severe flu complications, including adults aged 60 and older, children from 6 months to under 6 years, pregnant women, postpartum individuals, people with disabilities, those with chronic illnesses or comorbidities, teachers, truck drivers, healthcare workers, public safety personnel, public transit and port workers, and postal employees. Residents seeking the vaccine are advised to bring their vaccination card, a photo ID, and their CPF number. Health officials emphasize that the flu vaccine plays a critical role in reducing serious outcomes such as hospitalization, pneumonia, and death. This message follows the reported death of an 85-year-old man from the Franceschini neighborhood on March 7, who succumbed to flu-related complications in Valinhos. The clinics are being organized by the Valinhos Municipal Health Secretariat as part of a broader effort to strengthen community immunity during flu season. No appointments are required during the scheduled hours.