Pharmacies argue that high-dose flu vaccine should be extended to those over 65
The Portuguese Pharmacy Association claims that the measure protects the most vulnerable population and reduces hospitalisations.

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The Portuguese Pharmacy Association claims that the measure protects the most vulnerable population and reduces hospitalisations.

The Portuguese Association of Pharmacies (AFP) argues that the measure will better protect the most vulnerable population and reduce hospitalisations.
The prevalence of HPV cases in women in Portugal is expected to be around 13 to 19%, being more frequent in young women between 18 and 24 years old.

Throughout this morning, the latest edition of the event, organised by Sanofi and featuring Expresso as a media partner, brought together doctors, politicians, and health experts to discuss influenza and vaccination in Portugal.

The article addresses the persistence of misinformation regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, specifically targeting the revisionist narratives surrounding vaccination. It clarifies that adverse event reports in pharmacovigilance databases do not imply causality and highlights that scientific consensus, including the Nobel Prize-winning mRNA technology, confirms vaccine safety. Furthermore, it cites recent data from the Portuguese Directorate-General of Health showing a decline in cardiovascular mortality, refuting claims that vaccines have caused an increase in such conditions.

Six European countries lost their measles-free status this week. “It is the most contagious microorganism we know,” warns the researcher at the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom).

Runny nose, fever, muscle aches. Every year, thousands of Portuguese are laid low by a new season of the virus. Who is this invisible entity that knocks us down without mercy, and why can't we get rid of it for good?

The admiral and former presidential candidate spoke at the trial of the journalist he accuses of defamation over articles related to COVID-19 vaccination.

The status, awarded by the World Health Organization, means the country has not had the same measles strain circulating in the past 12 months. 2024 data remove the designation from six European countries.

Portugal is close to the World Health Organization target for people aged 65 and over.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

All cases are 'imported' and nine of those infected were unvaccinated.
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.

Since the start of the year, Portugal has reported a total of 20 measles cases.

The article emphasizes the importance of vaccination as the solution for both flu and influenza.

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.

Nearly three in four people over 80 have been vaccinated against the flu this year.
As of 9am, 75% of the elderly population has been vaccinated.
