The Belo Horizonte City Hall announced on Wednesday (22/4) that it expanded vaccination sites against bronchiolitis for babies and children. In addition to the Center of Reference in Special Immunobiologicals (CRIE), nine other health units began offering the immunization. More than 1,200 doses have been administered in the capital since January.
Bronchiolitis is a respiratory disease that affects children under two years old, characterized by inflammation of the bronchioles, which are small airways in the lungs. The main agent responsible for the disease is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), responsible for up to 80% of cases.
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Nine health units were added as vaccination sites against bronchiolitis, in addition to CRIE
More than 1,200 doses have been administered in the capital since January
Eligible are premature babies under 6 months and children under 2 years with specific comorbidities
Required documents include photo ID, birth certificate, CPF and vaccination card
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus is responsible for up to 80% of bronchiolitis cases
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Premature babies born in six specific maternity hospitals can receive the vaccine at their own institutions
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