RAZÕES DA QUEDA DA VACINAÇÃO INFANTIL NO BRASIL AO LONGO DA HISTÓRIA DO PROGRAMA NACIONAL DE IMUNIZAÇÕES: REVISÃO NARRATIVA

Abstract

The National Immunization Program (PNI) is crucial for disease prevention in Brazil but has faced a decline in childhood vaccination rates, driven by misinformation, limited access, and political changes. Objective: To explore the factors influencing vaccine hesitancy and resistance in Brazil. Methodology: A narrative review to explore the political, social, economic, and cultural factors that influenced the decline in childhood vaccination in Brazil, based on research from LILACS and MedLine databases. Results and Discussion: The decline in childhood vaccination in Brazil threatens the achievements of the PNI and demands actions to restore trust and protect against controlled diseases. Conclusions: Reversing the decline in vaccination rates requires education, expanded access, and consistent policies, with clear campaigns and strategic use of social media to combat misinformation.