Health issues urgent alert for flu and calls for the vaccination of the elderly, children, and pregnant women this Saturday with Day D and drive-thru in Curitiba.

Written by Jefferson Augusto

Published on 28/03/2026 at 02:35

Updated on 02/05/2026 at 20:50

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Influenza Vaccination Campaign 2026 mobilizes the population with expanded structure, quick service, and focus on the most vulnerable groups before the increase in cases

The Municipal Health Department (SMS) of Curitiba begins, this Saturday (3/28), the 2026 Flu Vaccination Campaign. The action starts with a Day D that expands the population’s access to vaccination points.

The Municipal Social Communication Department (Secom) released the information and reinforced the alert about the importance of vaccination before the period of greater circulation of the influenza virus.

At this first moment, the campaign calls for 463,607 people from the routine priority public. The group includes people aged 60 and over, children from 6 months to 5 years, and pregnant women. According to the municipal health secretary, Tatiane Filipak, the strategy aims to protect the most vulnerable before the increase in cases.

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Structure with drive-thru and open units ensures quick access to vaccination

Curitiba has organized a reinforced structure for Day D. The city provides 9 drive-thrus that serve exclusively the elderly and people with disabilities. This format speeds up service and reduces waiting time.

At the same time, 19 health units operate from 8 am to 5 pm. In these units, professionals serve the elderly, pregnant women, children, and other priority groups. In addition to the flu vaccine, the teams offer all vaccines from the national calendar.

However, the Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 will not be available. The Ministry of Health has not yet sent this vaccine.

Starting Monday (3/30), vaccination will reach 109 health units in the city. This way, the population gains more options to get vaccinated.

Who should get vaccinated and why vaccination is essential at this moment

The campaign also includes various special priority groups. Among them are postpartum women, indigenous peoples, quilombolas, and homeless individuals. Additionally, it includes people with chronic diseases, disabilities, teachers, and health professionals.

Truck drivers, public transport workers, and port workers, as well as postal workers, are also included. The campaign also serves incarcerated individuals and youths aged 12 to 21 under socio-educational measures.

In total, about 700,800 people can get vaccinated in Curitiba.

Recent data reinforces the urgency. In 2024, the city recorded 52 deaths from the flu. In 81% of cases, the victims had not been vaccinated. In 2025, there were 51 deaths, with 75% of patients not having received the vaccine.

Therefore, vaccination reduces severe cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.

Vaccine protects against three strains and requires attention to guidelines

The SUS offers a trivalent vaccine that protects against influenza B, influenza A H1N1, and influenza A H3N2. This combination ensures protection against the main circulating variants.

However, some cases require attention. Children under 6 months cannot receive the vaccine. People who have had a severe anaphylactic reaction should also avoid vaccination.

To get vaccinated, citizens must present identification. In special cases, it is also necessary to prove the priority condition.

Additionally, this is an ideal time to update vaccination records, especially for children and pregnant women.

Are you or someone in your family already prepared to get vaccinated against the flu this year?

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