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Vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus begins this month. Find out who is covered
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Vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus begins this month. Find out who is covered

SAPO Notícias3 September 2026 at 16:26

The General Health Directorate (DGS) of Portugal announced the start of the vaccination campaign against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in pediatric age. The campaign begins on September 16.

The seasonal immunization campaign runs until March 31, 2027, covering a period of approximately six months.

The vaccination is intended for the pediatric population, although the specific details about which age groups are covered have not been fully specified in the article.

Respiratory syncytial virus is a pathogen that causes respiratory infections, particularly serious in young children and risk groups.

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