Pentavalent Vaccine and Family Health Strategy Coverage

Abstract

Objective: to evaluate Pentavalent vaccination coverage in children under one year old in the Brazilian regions and capitals and the coverage of the Family Health Strategy (FHS). Method: a study of a historical series with secondary data from national vaccine management systems and the FHS, from 2014 to 2018, analyzed by descriptive statistics. Results: the Brazilian regions have maintained Pentavalent vaccination coverage below 95% since 2017. The scope of the FHS did not significantly impact on the achievement of the recommended vaccination target. Conclusion: low vaccination coverage increases the risk for the reintroduction of controlled diseases. Access to the health services needs to be facilitated and vaccination prioritized when planning the actions of the FHS team. Nursing is able to create local actions to reverse this scenario, with the support of the managers to intensify campaigns and combat the causes that have hindered the achievement of the goals.

Keywords

• cobertura vacinal
• recusa de vacinação
• movimento contra vacinação
• vacinas
• atenção primária à saúde