DESAFIOS NA COBERTURA VACINAL DA POLIOMIELITE E NA ESTRATÉGIA SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA NO ESTADO DE GOIÁS (2013-2020)

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate polio vaccination coverage, and the coverage of the Family Health Strategy (ESF) in the different health regions in the state of Goiás. It is an epidemiological study of a historical series using secondary data obtained from health systems information managed by the Ministry of Health (MS) for vaccine and ESF data, from 2013 to 2020. The analysis was based on descriptive criteria through the distribution of absolute and relative frequencies. In the period between 2017 and 2019, no health region in Goiás reached the target established by the MS for polio, ESF coverage also suffered a drop in most health regions during the period analyzed, without impacting the improvement in vaccination coverage. The risk of polio reintroduction has increased with the decline in polio vaccination coverage over recent years. Managers must prioritize resources for Primary Care, as strengthening the ESF is crucial for developing strategies that can change the scenario of falling vaccination coverage.