São José do Rio Preto student stung by scorpion in classroom

A first-grade student at a municipal school in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, was stung by a scorpion inside a classroom on Monday morning. The scorpion was discovered among the child's toys.

The student received immediate first aid and was taken to the UPA Norte health unit for medical evaluation and observation. According to the Municipal Department of Education, the student is in stable condition and is doing well. The incident has raised concerns regarding the presence of venomous animals in urban school environments and the need for increased vigilance and preventive measures in schools.