Nursing and Health Inclusion: The Experience of the Street Clinic in Foz do Iguaçu-PR in Vaccinating People in Situations of Homelessnes

Abstract

The article analyzes the vaccination status of the homeless population assisted by the Street Clinic (CnaR) in Foz do Iguaçu-PR in 2025, highlighting the role of nursing in promoting health equity. The research, descriptive and quantitative in nature, was based on records of 261 people between the ages of 18 and 61. Vaccinations for dT, Hepatitis B, Triple Viral, Yellow Fever, Covid-19, and Influenza were assessed according to the criteria of the National Immunization Program. The results indicated that the highest coverage was for dT (55.2%) and Hepatitis B (51.3%), followed by Yellow Fever (49.4%), Influenza (42.1%), Triple Viral (41.8%), and Covid-19 (26.8%). The study highlights the importance of outreach actions and continuous bonds promoted by nursing teams, which increase access and strengthen vaccination adherence even in the face of social and territorial barriers. The analysis shows that the success of immunization is not limited to completing vaccination schedules, but to the ability to maintain active monitoring and humanized care. It is concluded that strengthening the Street Clinic and intersectoral policies is essential to expand vaccination coverage, reduce inequities, and ensure the right to health for homeless individuals.