The specialist in General and Family Medicine, Dr. Jéssica Pilartes, defended, this Tuesday (22), the importance of vaccination as one of the main measures for disease prevention and protection of public health, during the edition of the program “Vamos Falar de Saúde”, broadcast by Rádio Huíla and live on the official page of the Liberatos Group.

In the interview, the specialist explained that vaccines strengthen the immune system, preventing serious diseases that, in the past, caused high mortality. She also highlighted that keeping the national vaccination schedule up to date is the safest way to protect children and adults.

Addressing families, she appealed to parents to take their children to vaccination centers, reinforcing that “vaccination is a child’s right and a parent’s duty”, underlining that the benefits of immunization outweigh any mild and temporary reactions.

During the conversation, the doctor discussed the main vaccines in Angola’s national vaccination schedule, including those administered at birth, such as BCG and Hepatitis B, as well as vaccines against polio, measles, rotavirus, and the pentavalent vaccine, highlighting their role in preventing serious complications and permanent sequelae.

Dr. Jéssica Pilartes also reminded the public that vaccination should accompany citizens throughout their lives, with boosters in adulthood and special attention for pregnant women and the elderly. At the end of the interview, she encouraged the population to combat misinformation, seek medical advice, and ensure that the entire family adheres to the vaccination schedule.

The complete interview is available on the official Liberatos Group channels on YouTube and Facebook.