The Sao Paulo government, through its State Department of Health (SES), has launched a new campaign titled “VARcina” to coincide with National Immunisation Day, aimed at encouraging the population to update their vaccination records. This initiative seeks to promote individual and collective disease prevention, reduce the spread of infectious diseases among both children and adults, and address common questions about vaccines.

Immunisation plays a crucial role in preventing outbreaks and epidemics of vaccine-preventable diseases. The “VARcina” campaign emphasises the importance of keeping vaccination records up to date, particularly to protect vulnerable groups such as individuals with weakened immune systems and those allergic to vaccine components. This is reported by TV Culture, a partner of TV BRICS.

Citizens can access vital information on vaccine side effects, effectiveness, preventable diseases, and the risks of refusing vaccination through the official government website. Regular updates to vaccination records are essential to safeguard public health.

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