Arq. Bras. Cardiol. 2025; 122(3): e20250210
Influenza Vaccine Adherence in Older Adults – Reflections and Perspectives
This Short Editorial is referred by the Research article "Uptake of Influenza Vaccine among Older Adults with Cardiovascular Comorbidities".
Influenza vaccination in Brazil was implemented in 1999 with the goal of vaccinating at least 70% of the population aged 65 or over. In 2000, the age limit was lowered to 60 years; in 2010, new risk groups were included as eligible to receive the vaccine; in 2008, the vaccination target was raised to 80%; and in 2017, to 90%, a target that remains to this day.
Older people are considered a risk group for vaccination because they are more susceptible to serious illnesses and complications from influenza. Within this group, those with cardiovascular comorbidities are even more vulnerable.
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