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São Paulo reports 23 measles cases, triggering emergency vaccination

São Paulo state has confirmed 23 cases of measles, with 20 occurring in the capital, two in São Bernardo do Campo, and one in Guarulhos. Epidemiological investigations indicate a transmission chain linked to imported cases. Of the confirmed patients, 16 had no vaccination record or an incomplete immunization schedule.

In response, the Ministry of Health and the São Paulo Health Secretariat have intensified vaccination efforts. The Ministry recommends the vaccine for all individuals aged 6 months to 59 years in the affected areas, including a

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Alexandre Padilha · Brazilian Immunization Society · Guarulhos · Ministry of Health · Ministry of Health (Brazil) · Secretaria Municipal da Saúde (São Paulo) · Sociedade Brasileira de Imunizações · State Secretariat of Health of São Paulo · São Bernardo do Campo · São Paulo · São Paulo (state) · São Paulo Health Secretariat

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