Covid-19 and its impact on immunization programs: reflections from Brazil
Rev. saúde pública (Online)
;
54: 114, 2020.
Article
in English
| SES-SP, BBO, LILACS
| ID: biblio-1139461
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Due to social distancing guidelines and the displacement of both human and material resources to fight the covid-19 pandemic, individuals seeking healthcare services face certain challenges. Immunization programs have already been a worrisome topic for health authorities due to declines in vaccine uptake rates and are now especially affected by the covid-19 pandemic. Disbelief in science, dissemination of fake news about vaccines, socioeconomic vulnerability and social inequality are some of the challenges faced. This commentary article discusses the impacts of the covid-19 pandemic on immunization programs in Brazil. In light of advances (and notability) of Brazil's national immunization program, established in the 1970s, the programs face challenges, such as the recent drop in vaccine uptake rates. In addition to this health crisis, there is also Brazil's current political crisis, which will undoubtedly require assistance from researchers, policymakers and society to be fixed.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Vaccination
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Immunization Programs
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Coronavirus Infections
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. saúde pública (Online)
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Católica de Santos/BR
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Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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