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Brazil conducts nationwide multivacination campaign to update immunization records

Brazil is conducting a National Multivaccination Campaign, highlighted by a nationwide ‘Dia D’ mobilization on Saturday, August 22. The initiative aims to update vaccination records for children and adolescents under 15, though some local actions have expanded access to the general population.

Health authorities are focusing on preventing diseases such as measles, polio, hepatitis, influenza, and COVID-19. This year marks the first inclusion of the 20-valent pneumococcal vaccine in the national schedule. Health Minister Alexandre Padilha has called for widespread participation to strengthen collective immunity.

Local municipalities reported significant activity: Goiânia applied over 11,000 doses; Niterói administered more than 7,000; and Santos saw nearly 4,000 applications. In São Paulo, vaccination efforts have even extended to Metro and CPTM stations to increase accessibility. The campaign is scheduled to continue in many regions until September 1.

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Alexandre Padilha · Brasília · Brazil · João Pessoa · Ministry of Health · Prefeitura de João Pessoa · Rio Branco · Rio de Janeiro · SUS · Sandro Mabel · Santa Catarina · Unified Health System

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