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  • Epidemiology
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  • The COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges for healthcare services globally.
  • Immunization programs faced declining vaccine uptake even before the pandemic.
  • Factors like misinformation and socioeconomic disparities exacerbate vaccine hesitancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on immunization programs in Brazil.
  • To highlight the challenges faced by Brazil's established national immunization program.

Main Methods:

  • This is a commentary article.
  • It analyzes the effects of the pandemic on vaccination initiatives.

Main Results:

  • The pandemic exacerbated existing issues in vaccine uptake.
  • Disbelief in science and the spread of fake news pose significant barriers.
  • Socioeconomic vulnerability and inequality further complicate immunization efforts.

Conclusions:

  • Brazil's national immunization program, despite its history, is under considerable strain.
  • Addressing the decline in vaccination rates requires a multi-faceted approach.
  • Resolving these challenges necessitates collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and society.