Vaccine manager: uma solução digital de baixo custo para otimizar a cobertura da imunização infantil

Abstract

This work introduces VaccineManager, a desktop software developed to support the recovery of childhood vaccination rates, especially in municipalities with limited resources. The system was designed as a low-cost, high-usability, and digital inclusion tool, focused on strengthening the activities of Community Health Agents (ACS). Its main features include the automation of vaccination schedule management, proactive sending of email notifications to guardians, and ensuring data integrity through automated backup routines. The VaccineManager’s architecture was implemented using the .NET platform, with WPF and Entity Framework Core, allowing for autonomous operation on local computers, which makes it possible to overcome connectivity and infrastructure barriers present in many health units. Furthermore, the system was designed in compliance with the General Data Protection Law (LGPD), ensuring the confidentiality and security of sensitive information. By providing ACS with a tool capable of automating administrative tasks, VaccineManager serves as a strategic instrument to consolidate recent advances and promote greater equity in vaccination coverage. Thus, it helps mitigate challenges such as parental forgetfulness and reach population pockets with low immunization that still persist in the country.