The City of João Pessoa has confirmed that mobile vaccination points will operate over the upcoming holiday period to ensure continued access to immunisation for residents and visitors. Routine vaccination centres will remain closed on the municipal point of absence day, but teams at selected mobile locations will provide comprehensive services.
João Pessoa vaccination services this weekend
Mobile units at Shopping Sul and Home Center Ferreira Costa will be open with extended hours. On the Friday of the holiday period the teams will operate from 12:00 to 21:00, and on Saturday they will attend from 08:00 to 16:00. The mobile unit at Shopping Tambiá will not be in service during these dates.
Health teams will offer all vaccines listed in the National Immunisation Schedule as well as those included in current campaigns, allowing children, adolescents, adults and older people to update their vaccination records. Campaign vaccines available at the mobile points include influenza for everyone aged six months and older, Covid-19 doses for children under five and other priority groups, and an HPV catch-up campaign for young people aged nine to 19.
Officials made clear that the dengue vaccine will continue to be administered only at family health units. This measure follows guidance from the Ministry of Health and aims to ensure that dengue immunisation is given in appropriate clinical settings.
Emergency care and documentation
For urgent vaccination needs the Municipal Immunisation Centre (Centro Municipal de Imunização, CMI), in the Torre neighbourhood, will remain open during the holiday and point of absence period from 08:00 to 12:00. The centre will attend emergency cases exclusively, offering the human rabies vaccine and dT (diphtheria and tetanus) where clinically indicated.
People who suffer puncture injuries with contaminated objects and those bitten by dogs, cats or other animals in situations that present a rabies risk should seek immediate care at the CMI. Health authorities stressed the importance of prompt attendance for these cases because timely vaccination can be decisive in preventing serious disease.
To receive any vaccine, individuals must present official photo identification and their vaccination card. Parents should bring the child’s vaccination record. Pregnant women should present the Maternal Card or the Maternal Record, which contains all pregnancy-related health data. These documents ensure correct identification and allow health teams to update the immunisation history accurately.
The municipality emphasised that the mobile points form part of a broader strategy to widen access to immunisation for those who cannot attend health units during normal hours. The approach aims to reduce barriers to vaccination and improve coverage across the city, particularly among tourists visiting the state capital at the start of the year.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to check opening times and locations before attending and to bring the required documents. The city reiterated that while most vaccines are available at the mobile units, dengue vaccination remains tied to family health units in line with federal guidance.
Key Takeaways:
- João Pessoa vaccination mobile points will operate at Shopping Sul and Home Center Ferreira Costa with extended hours to improve access for residents and tourists.
- Teams will offer all routine vaccines and campaign jabs including influenza, Covid-19 (selected groups) and HPV; dengue vaccine remains available only at family health units.
- Emergency vaccinations (rabies and dT) will be provided at the Municipal Immunisation Centre in Torre from 08:00 to 12:00 during the holiday period.
