“The numbers from these first 20 days [of the vaccination campaign] clearly indicate a significant increase in the number of people vaccinated compared to 2023 for both influenza and covid-19. [Users] over 85 are a vulnerable group. We have high values ​​– around 42% -, but we have a very long way to go. Our goal was to at least double this percentage. Reach at least 80 or 84%”, said Ana Paula Martins.

Asked about the possibility of expanding the intake in pharmacies in this population group that is currently vaccinated in health centers, Ana Paula Martins did not specify dates but admitted that it could happen.

“There is no reason why this cannot happen in the near future. We are certainly very close to being able to extend this campaign to ‘+85’ [people aged 85 or over] and also to our community pharmacies”, she said.