Brazil health reports show varying respiratory syndrome trends in Goiás and Campinas

In the state of Goiás, Brazil, cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SRAG) decreased by 19.5% between January and mid-August 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The State Health Secretariat reported 6,881 cases, down from 8,500 the previous year. Children under two and the elderly remain the most affected groups. Nationally, Fiocruz reported 151,165 SRAG cases in 2026, with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and rhinovirus being significant contributors.

In the city of Campinas, health authorities confirmed 34 deaths related to influenza in 2026, following the death of a 92-year-old woman. The municipality has recorded 377 severe cases so far this year. Local health officials have emphasized the importance of vaccination, noting that in 2025, a majority of influenza-related deaths in the city occurred in unvaccinated individuals. Vaccination remains available at 69 health centers for residents aged six months and older.