REASONS RELATED TO THE DELAY OF THE VACCINE SCHEME IN CHILDREN IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CANOAS / RS

Abstract

Introduction: Vaccination is the safest means of preventing vaccine-preventable diseases, in addition, it has a low cost compared to the treatment of these diseases. It is estimated that every year, around two million child deaths occur worldwide as a result of preventable diseases. Based on this, knowing the reasons for the delay in the child's vaccination schedule is necessary. Objective: To describe the perception of professional nursing technicians in the vaccination room in relation to the statements of parents/guardians about the delay in the child's vaccination schedule. Method: This is a descriptive quantitative research. Data collection was carried out with 129 nursing technicians from the basic health network of Canoas, during the Training in Vaccine Room, promoted by PET-Interprofessional Health, on the premises of ULBRA/Canoas, in October 2019. The instrument used brought identification data and a guiding question: What were the justifications of the parents or guardians, in the vaccination room, in relation to the child's immunization delay? The open question was answered in a group of 3 to 4 professionals. Results: 256 responses were obtained, among the most relevant reasons are: the child's illness and hospitalization; the responsible person works and cannot take the child to the unit; he forgot to look at the due date and the loss of his vaccination card. Conclusion: Taking into account that the child is a dependent being, parents and guardians have a fundamental role in the care of their children's health, as well as the responsibility in the face of illness.