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Vaccination Reduces Complications in Chronic Disease, Brazil Study
Researchers from the Forum Intersectorial of Chronic Conditions (Forum CCNTs) in Brazil and the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) published a study in the journal Public Health showing that vaccination is under‑used among people with non‑communicable chronic diseases. The analysis found that vaccines against influenza, COVID‑19, pneumococcal disease and respiratory syncytial virus significantly lower hospitalisations, severe complications and mortality in patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory conditions, cancer or chronic kidney disease.
The authors also reported that influenza vaccination is linked to reduced cardiovascular death in people with diabetes and heart disease, and that HPV and hepatitis‑B vaccines prevent certain cancers. Emerging evidence suggests some vaccines may lower the risk of dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders. The study recommends that vaccination be systematically integrated into public‑health policies for chronic‑disease prevention and management. At the time of publication, influenza vaccination coverage in Brazil remained below target levels, highlighting the need for stronger policy action.
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Brazil · Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) · Forum Intersectorial of Chronic Conditions (Forum CCNTs) · Mark Barone · Public Health (journal)
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The study was published in the journal Public Health. portal.comunique-se.com.br · leianoticias.com.br · valor.globo.com · www.terra.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Vaccines against influenza, COVID‑19, pneumococcal disease and RSV reduce hospitalisations, complications and deaths in chronic‑disease patients. portal.comunique-se.com.br · leianoticias.com.br · valor.globo.com · www.terra.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] HPV and hepatitis‑B vaccines help prevent certain cancers. portal.comunique-se.com.br · leianoticias.com.br · valor.globo.com · www.terra.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Some studies link vaccination to lower risk of dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. portal.comunique-se.com.br · leianoticias.com.br · valor.globo.com · www.terra.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Vaccination is underutilized among people with non‑communicable chronic diseases. portal.comunique-se.com.br · leianoticias.com.br · valor.globo.com · www.terra.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Influenza vaccination is associated with reduced cardiovascular mortality in people with diabetes and heart disease. portal.comunique-se.com.br · leianoticias.com.br · valor.globo.com · www.terra.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The authors recommend integrating vaccination into public‑health policies for chronic‑disease prevention and management. portal.comunique-se.com.br · leianoticias.com.br · valor.globo.com · www.terra.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Influenza vaccination coverage in Brazil was below target levels at the time of the study. leianoticias.com.br