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Brazil concludes national vaccination campaign amid São Paulo measles rise
Brazil's 2026 National Multivaccination Campaign has concluded, with the Ministry of Health reporting over 8 million doses administered nationwide. The campaign, which targeted children and adolescents under 15, included the first-time offering of the Pneumococcal 20-valent vaccine.
Simultaneously, the state of São Paulo is facing a measles outbreak, with 28 confirmed cases recorded in 2026. The majority of these infections, including 25 cases in the capital, are concentrated in the metropolitan region, specifically in São Paulo, Guarulhos, and São Bernardo do Campo. Health authorities noted that 20 of the confirmed patients had no record of prior vaccination.
In response to the rising cases, the state administered more than 2.5 million measles vaccine doses during August. While the mass vaccination campaign has ended, health officials emphasize that vaccines remain available through the Unified Health System (SUS) and recommend that residents check their vaccination records at local health units.
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Alexandre Padilha · Brazil · Guarulhos · Ministry of Health · SUS · State Health Secretariat of São Paulo · São Bernardo do Campo · São Paulo
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Of the active transmission chain cases, 21 occurred in the capital, two in São Bernardo do Campo, and one in Guarulhos. oaltoacre.com · www.paiquere.com.br · revistaviverbrasil.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Brazil remains free from endemic measles circulation. oaltoacre.com · www.paiquere.com.br · revistaviverbrasil.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 2.2 million measles vaccine doses were administered in the state of São Paulo during the campaign. br.paipee.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Health authorities recommended a 'dose zero' for infants aged 6 to 11 months in high-risk areas. oaltoacre.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] Brazil has confirmed 27 cases of measles in 2026. oaltoacre.com · www.paiquere.com.br · revistaviverbrasil.com.br · br.paipee.com · bsbtimes.com.br · +5 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The Pneumococcal 20-valent vaccine was included in the campaign for the first time. leiagora.com.br · comandonoticia.com.br · intertvweb.com.br · noticiamarajo.com.br · sitedaserra.com.br · +8 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The National Multivaccination Campaign concluded with over 8 million doses administered nationwide. leiagora.com.br · comandonoticia.com.br · noticiamarajo.com.br · sitedaserra.com.br · rpnews.com.br · +7 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] 24 of the 27 cases are linked to an active transmission chain in São Paulo. oaltoacre.com · www.paiquere.com.br · revistaviverbrasil.com.br · br.paipee.com · bsbtimes.com.br · +5 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The target audience for the National Multivaccination Campaign is children and adolescents under 15 years of age. portaldiarioderondonia.com · comandonoticia.com.br · maranhaodagente.com.br · noticiamarajo.com.br · www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · +6 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] More than 1 million doses were administered during the 'Dia D' event on August 22. portaldiarioderondonia.com · comandonoticia.com.br · maranhaodagente.com.br · noticiamarajo.com.br · www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · +6 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] More than 2.5 million measles vaccine doses were administered in the state of São Paulo during August. bsbtimes.com.br · esportenaredemt.com.br · gazeta24h.com · mauaagora.com.br · www.jairsampaio.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Twenty of the confirmed measles patients in São Paulo had no record of prior vaccination. bsbtimes.com.br · esportenaredemt.com.br · gazeta24h.com · mauaagora.com.br · www.jairsampaio.com · +1 more