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Why get vaccinated against the flu every year? Understand the role of... IOC in defining the formulation of the immunizing agent 

The national vaccination campaign began on March 28th in various regions of the country.
The national vaccination campaign began on March 28th in various regions of the country.

Study identifies influenza virus variations in 2025 and confirms vaccine efficacy.

The research evaluated more than 106 samples, identified the circulation of different subgroups of the virus, and reinforced the importance of surveillance and vaccination.
The research evaluated more than 106 samples, identified the circulation of different subgroups of the virus, and reinforced the importance of surveillance and vaccination.

Science that is done together

The institute is hosting families of children with Down syndrome to provide feedback on research about the immune response to vaccination.
The institute is hosting families of children with Down syndrome to provide feedback on research about the immune response to vaccination.

The spread of measles in the Americas reinforces the need for vaccination.

Expert warns that drops in vaccination coverage could pave the way for new outbreaks
Expert warns that drops in vaccination coverage could pave the way for new outbreaks

IOC participates in a public hearing at Alerj on the National Immunization Program

The event was promoted by parliament's Science and Technology and Health committees
The event was promoted by parliament's Science and Technology and Health committees

Science volunteers: contribute to F researchiocruz on interchangeability of vaccines against Covid-19

People aged 18 to 55 who have taken three doses of F vaccines can participateiocruz/AstraZeneca, CoronaVac or Pfizer, in any combination
People aged 18 to 55 who have taken three doses of F vaccines can participateiocruz/AstraZeneca, CoronaVac or Pfizer, in any combination

On the agenda, the strengthening of immunization actions in Brazil

Institute participates in planning workshop to recover vaccine coverage
Institute participates in planning workshop to recover vaccine coverage

Institute receives visit from director of the Ministry of Health

Meeting reinforced the partnership with the Department of Immunization and Vaccine-preventable Diseases
Meeting reinforced the partnership with the Department of Immunization and Vaccine-preventable Diseases

Rotavirus kills more than 200 children a year in low- and middle-income countries

Research maps causes of hospitalizations due to childhood diarrhea in 28 countries. Impact of rotavirus drops by half in places where the vaccine is available, highlighting the importance of immunization
Research maps causes of hospitalizations due to childhood diarrhea in 28 countries. Impact of rotavirus drops by half in places where the vaccine is available, highlighting the importance of immunization

In partnership with F.iocruz, Correios launch postage stamps to encourage vaccination

Researchers who wrote an award-winning book made the first obliteration of stamps in the launch of the commemorative block
Researchers who wrote an award-winning book made the first obliteration of stamps in the launch of the commemorative block

Book 'Vaccines' wins the Abeu Award

Work by researchers from IOC and Biomanguinhos, published by Editora Fiocruz, was the winner in the 'Life Sciences' category
Work by researchers from IOC and Biomanguinhos, published by Editora Fiocruz, was the winner in the 'Life Sciences' category

Event discusses history of vaccination in Brazil, vaccine coverage and scientific dissemination

Activity on 22/11 received specialists from Fiocruz and the National Immunization Program
Activity on 22/11 received specialists from Fiocruz and the National Immunization Program

Vaccination coverage in Brazil is at alarming rates

Experts reinforce the importance of immunization and emphasize the need for the population to be up to date with doses
Experts reinforce the importance of immunization and emphasize the need for the population to be up to date with doses

Warning about the importance of vaccination

The World Health Organization published a report on the increase in measles cases in the world due to gaps in vaccine coverage. Immunization is also the main strategy to combat diseases such as flu, polio and yellow fever.
The World Health Organization published a report on the increase in measles cases in the world due to gaps in vaccine coverage. Immunization is also the main strategy to combat diseases such as flu, polio and yellow fever.

Vaccine: health, law and citizenship

In a video, researchers dedicated to investigating diseases that can be prevented by vaccination reinforce the importance of the population having their doses up to date. watch and share
In a video, researchers dedicated to investigating diseases that can be prevented by vaccination reinforce the importance of the population having their doses up to date. watch and share

Influenza: one vaccine per year

Production of the vaccine against the flu includes permanent studies on the global circulation of the virus. Find out how Brazil contributes to this effort and understand the importance of annual vaccination
Production of the vaccine against the flu includes permanent studies on the global circulation of the virus. Find out how Brazil contributes to this effort and understand the importance of annual vaccination