Admiral as a candidate: Action Man, Churchill and fans
Gouveia e Melo is more at ease on the streets than in TV studios. Older people are his fanbase and thank him for his work during the pandemic. Former military personnel salute him. The admiral steers clear of politically charged wordplay.
Millions of people vaccinated against the flu in Portugal
Home News Millions of people vaccinated against the flu in Portugal Millions of people vaccinated against the flu in Portugal Portugal has already surpassed the target of 2.
COVID-19 vaccination campaign began five years ago
More than 32 million vaccine doses have been administered in Portugal. They are estimated to have prevented 12,000 deaths in just the first two years.
Flu: “80% of people admitted into intensive care unvaccinated”
With hospitals struggling to cope with habitual winter demands, flu is back in the headlines with warnings that 80% of people who end up in intensive care in hospitals “have The post Flu: “80% of people admitted into intensive care unvaccinated” appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Directorate-General for Health has again urged flu vaccination
Although it does not contain this year’s virus strain, the vaccine is proving more effective than expected, but the health authority warned that the peak of the epidemic has not yet arrived.
More than 51,000 people vaccinated against influenza in the past week
Lisbon, 23 December 2025 (Lusa) — More than 51,000 people were vaccinated against influenza in the past week, bringing the total number of people immunised since the start of the seasonal vaccination campaign in September to 2,477,875, according to data from the DGS released today.
If you love your child, vaccinate them
Yes, vaccines have a significant positive impact on children's health: they protect them for life. Choosing not to vaccinate a child is a privilege of ignorance that can be deadly.
Portugal recorded 20 cases of measles since the beginning of the year
All cases are 'imported' and nine of those infected were unvaccinated.
Portugal recorded 20 cases of measles since the beginning of the year - DGS
Portugal has recorded 20 cases of measles since the start of the year, nine of which were in unvaccinated individuals, announced the General Directorate of Health (DGS) today.
Portugal recorded 20 cases of measles since the beginning of the year
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Since the start of the year, Portugal has reported a total of 20 measles cases.
Flu or Influenza: the same solution - vaccination!
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The article emphasizes the importance of vaccination as the solution for both flu and influenza.
Domestic accidents lead to 225,000 clogging A&E
Portugal’s authorities are so focused on cutting back demand for public healthcare that they have gone beyond the perennial appeals for everyone to get vaccinated against the latest strain of The post Domestic accidents lead to 225,000 clogging A&E appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Almost 75% of people over 80 vaccinated against the flu
Nearly three in four people over 80 have been vaccinated against the flu this year.
9am 75% of elderly vaccinated
As of 9am, 75% of the elderly population has been vaccinated.
Flu. Almost 75% of people over 80 vaccinated
74.9% of people aged over 80 have received the flu vaccine, as have 70.7% of those with chronic illnesses.
Almost 75% of people over 80 vaccinated against the flu
Estimates also indicate an increase in vaccination among healthcare professionals.
