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São Paulo faces measles alert as vaccination campaign intensifies
Brazil is facing a measles alert following 18 confirmed cases in 2026, with 16 of those occurring in the state of São Paulo. The outbreak, largely linked to imported cases, has prompted health authorities to recommend indiscriminate vaccination for residents aged 6 months to 59 years in the cities of São Paulo, Guarulhos, and São Bernardo do Campo.
To increase accessibility, vaccination posts have been established at five São Paulo Metro stations—Tucuruvi, Vila Prudente, São Mateus, Corinthians-Itaquera, and Vila Matilde—running through August 28. The Ministry of Health has also launched a 2026 Multivaccination Campaign targeting children and adolescents under 15, which includes the new 20-valent pneumococcal vaccine. The campaign is scheduled to run until September 1, with a national 'D-Day' set for August 22.
Recent efforts in São Paulo have seen high demand, with long lines reported at many vaccination sites. In the capital, nearly 300,000 doses were administered during the first week of the campaign.
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Alexandre Padilha · Brazil · Guarulhos · Ministry of Health · National Immunization Program · São Bernardo do Campo · São Paulo · São Paulo Metro · São Paulo State Health Department · São Paulo State Health Secretariat
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- [● 10 SOURCES] The state of São Paulo has confirmed 23 cases of measles, with 16 cases concentrated in the state. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · diariodopara.com.br · valor.globo.com · istoe.com.br · www.ocafezinho.com · +5 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Out of 62 vaccination sites open in São Paulo on a recent Saturday, 57 reported long lines. ejornais.com.br · maranhaodagente.com.br · valor.globo.com · www.atualidadepolitica.com.br · contilnetnoticias.com.br · +4 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The 2026 campaign includes the new 20-valent pneumococcal vaccine (VPC20) in the National Immunization Program. joeljacintho.com.br · www.onortao.com.br · herveltcesar.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Multivaccination Campaign will run until September 1, with a national 'D-Day' scheduled for August 22. joeljacintho.com.br · srzd.com · herveltcesar.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] Health authorities have recommended indiscriminate vaccination for residents aged 6 months to 59 years in São Paulo, Guarulhos, and São Bernardo do Campo. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · joeljacintho.com.br · www.gazetaderiopreto.com.br · guarulhosweb.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Ministry of Health launched the 2026 Multivaccination Campaign targeting children and adolescents under 15. joeljacintho.com.br · srzd.com · herveltcesar.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first dose vaccination coverage in São Paulo has reached 77.5%. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [DISPUTED] The state of São Paulo has confirmed 23 cases of measles in 2026. tribunadepetropolis.com.br · tvtnews.com.br · br.paipee.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · diariodopara.com.br · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Vaccination posts are operating at five São Paulo Metro stations until August 28. tribunadepetropolis.com.br · euvivoaselecao.com.br · ipiranganews.inf.br · www.jornalodiasp.com.br