Public health updates: RSV vaccination deadlines in Brazil and COVID-19 surges in the US

RSV vaccination COVID-19 surge public health respiratory viruses immunization

In Goiânia, Brazil, the Municipal Health Secretariat has announced that the vaccination campaign for children under two years old with specific comorbidities against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) will conclude on August 31. Eligible children include those with congenital heart disease, chronic lung disease of prematurity, severe immunodeficiency, Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, severe neuromuscular diseases, or congenital airway anomalies. Vaccination is available daily at the Municipal Vaccination Center.

Separately, health officials in the United States are monitoring a rise in COVID-19 infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that positive test rates surpassed 3% during the week ending August 8, a level not seen since March. This increase is attributed to the immune escape capabilities of the FLiRT subvariants, with rising trends observed particularly in the Southern and Western regions of the country.

Entities

Caitlin Rivers · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Goiânia Municipal Health Secretariat · Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] August has become a significant period for coronavirus circulation, according to researcher Dr. Caitlin Rivers. www.mixvale.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] RSV doses in Goiânia are administered daily from 8:00 to 18:00 at the Municipal Vaccination Center. aredacao.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The CDC reported that COVID-19 positive test rates exceeded 3% for the week ending August 8. www.mixvale.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] RSV vaccination for children under 2 with comorbidities in Goiânia is available until August 31. aredacao.com.br
[DISPUTED] RSV accounts for approximately 75% of acute viral bronchiolitis cases and 40% of seasonal pneumonias in children under 2. aredacao.com.br