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Health team practices to improve vaccination coverage of children in a favela
Gean Mascaranhas Gomes1, Giulia Gazineo Trindade Assis1, Sandra Cristina de Souza Borges Silva2
1Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Escola de Enfermagem Anna Nery, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Introduction:
The Brazilian National Immunization Program currently faces numerous challenges, such as vaccine hesitancy, the spread of fake news, and the impacts of COVID-19, especially in vulnerable communities, where social and structural barriers affect vaccination coverage.
Objective:
To report the experience of planning and implementing practices to expand vaccination coverage for children up to two years old in a favela in Rio de Janeiro.
Method:
An experience report carried out between June and November 2023, structured in two stages: planning, using GeoVacina Rio to identify vaccination gaps; and execution, which included active search, vaccination "D-Days", educational activities and digital communication with guardians.
Results:
100% vaccination coverage was achieved for registered children, strengthening ties with the community and reducing access barriers through integrated and humanized strategies.
Conclusion:
The use of technology, health education and humanized care proved effective in expanding vaccination coverage in vulnerable areas, serving as a model for other locations.
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