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Portuguese to English translation
SP begins today in the second stage of childhood vaccination against influenza
Elza Fiuza / ABr
Since the campaign began, 727 000 children received the first dose of vaccine
The Health Department began to apply today, April 30, the second dose of influenza vaccine for children between six and 23 months in S?o Paulo. This is the first year the children participate in influenza vaccination. The doses of the campaign will also protect against seasonal influenza A H1N1 type that spread around the world in 2009.
The last government's balance sheet indicates that 727,000 children received their first dose of vaccine since the 25th of April or the beginning of the campaign. The number represents 80.5% of immunized at this age. The campaign is geared for children, pregnant women, elderly, health professionals and indigenous. Throughout the state have been vaccinated nearly five million Paulistas these conditions.
Municipalities that did not reach the target of 80% coverage automatically extended to vaccination, and continue offering the doses until June 10. Health posts always work from 8h to 17h, Monday to Friday. The bus terminals and the Tiet? Barra Funda also apply to vaccine and work from 8h to 20h, including weekends and holidays
Portuguese to English translation
SP begins today in the second stage of childhood vaccination against influenza
Elza Fiuza / ABr
Since the campaign began, 727 000 children received the first dose of vaccine
The Health Department began to apply today, April 30, the second dose of influenza vaccine for children between six and 23 months in S?o Paulo. This is the first year the children participate in influenza vaccination. The doses of the campaign will also protect against seasonal influenza A H1N1 type that spread around the world in 2009.
The last government's balance sheet indicates that 727,000 children received their first dose of vaccine since the 25th of April or the beginning of the campaign. The number represents 80.5% of immunized at this age. The campaign is geared for children, pregnant women, elderly, health professionals and indigenous. Throughout the state have been vaccinated nearly five million Paulistas these conditions.
Municipalities that did not reach the target of 80% coverage automatically extended to vaccination, and continue offering the doses until June 10. Health posts always work from 8h to 17h, Monday to Friday. The bus terminals and the Tiet? Barra Funda also apply to vaccine and work from 8h to 20h, including weekends and holidays