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Brazil health measures expand

Entities: nirsevimab · Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) · Unidade Móvel de Atenção Especializada · Dênia Rodrigues · Ministério da Saúde

Overview

Brazil’s seasonal health programme continues to broaden its vaccination outreach and preventive‑care services across municipalities. In addition to the HPV and influenza drives previously reported, several new initiatives have been launched.

The Ipiranga group’s “Saúde na Estrada” caravan visited 14 municipalities in Paraná, offering basic exams, rapid tests and preventive counselling to truck drivers and local residents. In Cassilândia, a second‑phase “Mutirão da Boa Visão” provided ophthalmology consultations and cataract‑surgery referrals for patients waiting over a year. Goiânia’s “Dia D de Saúde da Criança” delivered pediatric check‑ups, growth monitoring, vaccinations and health education on Saturdays, reaching more than 10 000 services in its first month. São Gonçalo’s “Cidadania Itinerante” offered free documentation assistance, health checks and social‑service counseling, while Hugo Napoleão acquired four new municipal vehicles to improve service logistics. Porto Velho hosted a seniors’ free‑service event with medical care and wellness activities, and João Pessoa’s Procon issued a bulletin on statutory maximum waiting times for health‑plan appointments.

Saquarema widened its influenza vaccination campaign to the entire population and added Saturday hours at family‑health units to help meet the Ministry’s 90 % coverage target.

A national RSV programme that vaccinates pregnant women and administers the monoclonal antibody nirsevimab has cut severe acute respiratory syndrome cases in infants under six months by 52 % in the first half of 2026, achieving roughly 90 % coverage with over one million doses. The Ministry also expanded the Meu SUS Digital platform, now downloaded by more than 50 million users and enabling teleconsultations in more than 500 municipalities.

These actions reinforce Brazil’s rescue strategy to raise overall vaccine uptake, improve preventive health services and curb disease outbreaks.

Timeline

2 days ago

[HEALTH] 5 sources
Araguaína expands child vaccination and launches mobile imaging unit
Araguaína, Brazil, starts using the 20‑serotype Pneumo vaccine for children and launches a mobile SUS imaging unit offering CT and ultrasound exams for the city and surrounding towns.
4 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil's SUS vaccination halves RSV hospitalizations in infants
Brazil's SUS vaccination cut severe RSV cases in infants by 52% in early 2026, achieving 90% coverage, while the Meu SUS Digital app expanded to over 50 million users and added telemedicine scheduling in 500+ m
6 days ago

[HEALTH] 58 sources
Brazil expands free health services and outreach programs across cities
Brazil rolls out multiple free health initiatives—from Ipiranga’s road‑health caravan and eye‑care mutirão to expanded flu shots, mobile imaging, child‑health Saturdays, senior services, and Procon‑JP plan‑tim
8 days ago

[HEALTH] 14 sources
Brazilian cities broaden vaccination programs for HPV, flu and pneumococcal diseases
Brazilian municipalities expand HPV, flu and pneumococcal vaccination programs, targeting youths, children and the general public to boost coverage and prevent outbreaks.
8 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Rio de Janeiro opens citywide flu shots and expands Pneumo 20 for kids
Rio de Janeiro has opened free flu vaccination for anyone six months+, and clarified the new Pneumo 20 rollout for children, outlining age‑based eligibility and dosing schedules.
9 days ago

[HEALTH] 18 sources
São Paulo reports 13 measles cases, urging zero‑dose vaccination
São Paulo health authorities confirmed 13 measles cases in 2026 and are urging a zero‑dose MMR vaccine for infants 6‑11 months, while urging all ages to update vaccination records.
9 days ago

[HEALTH] 6 sources
Acre, Brazil confronts ICU bed shortages amid hospital overload
Acre's hospitals face near‑full ICU occupancy; a union report cites staff and supply shortages that cut INTO's beds from 17 to 10, while the state remains on high SRAG alert.
10 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil expands flu vaccination for infants in Paraíba while sleep‑related breathing problems impact workers' health
Brazil addresses sleep‑related breathing issues that hurt worker performance and expands flu shots to infants in Paraíba, aiming to boost coverage amid rising flu risk.
10 days ago

[HEALTH] 7 sources
Brazil Expands Polio Vaccine Schedule as Childhood Immunization Rates Surge
Brazil reduced zero‑dose children to about 50,000 by 2025 and will introduce a second polio booster for 4‑year‑olds, forming a five‑dose schedule to sustain its polio‑free status.
10 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Paraíba winter health guide warns of allergy and asthma risks
Paraíba's winter (June‑Sept) brings cold, humid conditions that heighten allergy, rhinitis, conjunctivitis and asthma risks for people and pets; experts urge humidity control and prompt medical care.
11 days ago

[HEALTH] 12 sources
Brazilian experts advise winter precautions for muscles, skin and kidneys
Brazilian health experts warn of winter‑related muscle pain, skin dryness, cold‑sensitivity in the elderly and kidney risks, recommending warm clothing, activity, hydration and moisturising.
12 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazilian experts urge weekly bed linen swaps and closed toilet lids to curb home germ spread
Brazilian health experts advise changing sheets weekly and closing the toilet lid before flushing to limit indoor microbes that cause respiratory and skin problems.
13 days ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
São Paulo spotted fever outbreak claims 17 lives in 2026
Febre maculosa has killed 17 people across five regions of São Paulo in 2026, with 18 cases confirmed; authorities urge tick‑avoidance measures and expanded health monitoring.
14 days ago

[HEALTH] 14 sources
Brazil reports drop in RSV infections among children under two
Brazil’s Fiocruz reports a nationwide decline in RSV cases among children under two, while some states stay at SRAG alert levels; Campo Grande cut severe RSV hospitalisations by 50% after maternal vaccination &
14 days ago

[HEALTH] 9 sources
Brazil warns of surge in winter respiratory illnesses and related health risks
Brazil warns that winter will bring more respiratory infections, especially in children, and advises hygiene, nutrition, humidity control, and monitoring for complications like hair loss.
14 days ago

[HEALTH] 28 sources
Nova Iguaçu and other Brazilian cities hold men's health week and Day of the Man campaigns
Brazilian municipalities, including Nova Iguaçu, are running men’s health weeks and a Day of the Man action, offering free screenings, vaccinations and health education to promote routine preventive care.
16 days ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
Brazil intensifies measles vaccination after cases in São Paulo and Guarulhos
Brazil's São Paulo state steps up measles vaccination after new cases in São Paulo and Guarulhos, urging immunization and hygiene to prevent further spread ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
16 days ago

[HEALTH] 7 sources
Rio de Janeiro health secretariat urges increased water intake in winter to prevent kidney disease
Rio de Janeiro health officials advise drinking 2‑3 L of water daily in winter to curb dehydration‑related kidney problems, with treatment available through SUS referrals.
16 days ago

[HEALTH] 5 sources
Brazil reports 81% drop in infant RSV cases after vaccine, but severe flu B cases surge in Brasília
Brazil’s Paraná state saw an 81% fall in infant RSV‑related SRAG cases after vaccine rollout, while the Federal District reports a surge in severe flu B cases, keeping the country on high SRAG alert.
16 days ago

[HEALTH] 18 sources
Brazil's Anvisa approves new flu vaccine Fluprevli with up to 73% efficacy
Anvisa registers Fluprevli, a trivalent flu vaccine for ages 6 months+, showing up to 73% efficacy in adults and 65% in children; pending SUS inclusion.
17 days ago

[HEALTH] 5 sources
Mato Grosso municipalities expand influenza vaccination drives
Várzea Grande and Sinop in Brazil are running intensive vaccination days, offering free flu shots, hepatitis testing and multiple preventive services to boost coverage under the SUS.
17 days ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
Brazil expands free Pneumo 20 vaccine for children
Brazil's health authorities have begun free distribution of the Pneumo 20 vaccine to children, with initial doses given in Contenda and a statewide rollout in Maranhão covering ages 2 months to nearly 5 years.
17 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil guide on persistent winter symptoms and safe medication
Brazilian health advice warns that lingering winter symptoms may need medical care and outlines safe use of acetylcysteine, ibuprofen, paracetamol, dipyrone and antigripals.
19 days ago

[HEALTH] 20 sources
Brazil sees surge in asthma crises among children during winter
Winter in Brazil raises asthma attacks, especially in kids; experts urge year‑round treatment, vaccinations and home ventilation as July saw 4,034 child hospitalisations, double January’s.
19 days ago

[HEALTH] 15 sources
Brazil's influenza vaccination rollout faces low coverage and new trial efforts
Brazil's flu vaccination lags behind targets, with 43% coverage in Goiás and 35% in Várzea Grande, while mobile clinics expand access and Butantan begins a senior trial of a new adjuvanted vaccine.
19 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Natal Begins Pneumo 20 Rollout for Young Children
Natal’s health department began the Pneumo 20 pediatric vaccine rollout on May 13, distributing 1,500 doses across five districts and mall sites, with a mixed dosing schedule for children under five.
19 days ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
Measles vaccination rolled out at four São Paulo commuter‑rail stations
São Paulo’s CPTM will host free measles vaccinations at four stations on 13, 15 and 17 July for residents aged 6 months to 59 years.
20 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil Approves Bill to Mandate Vaccination Updates During All Health Service Contacts
Brazil's CCJ approved a bill requiring vaccination record updates at every public health visit and urging private providers to guide incomplete schedules; lost vaccine cards can be replaced via health units or
20 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Divinópolis and Cruzeiro do Sul launch expanded public vaccination programs in Brazil
Divinópolis launches a mobile vaccination week, while Cruzeiro do Sul starts a school‑based immunisation program, both aiming to boost vaccine coverage in Brazil.
20 days ago

[HEALTH] 12 sources
Brazil sees overall drop in SRAG cases as nine capitals, including Rio Branco, report rises
Brazil's SRAG cases fall overall, but nine capitals—including Rio Branco—see rising numbers, especially among children and the elderly, prompting vaccination reminders.
21 days ago

[HEALTH] 30 sources
Anvisa mandates updated COVID‑19 vaccines to target new circulating variants
Anvisa orders COVID‑19 vaccines in Brazil to be monovalent and target variant LP8.1, allowing a nine‑month transition for existing doses.
21 days ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
Brazil pediatrician urges family vaccination to protect infants
Brazilian pediatrician Dr. Heitor Pesca Barbieri urges families to keep vaccinations—including pertussis, influenza, RSV and COVID‑19—up‑to‑date to protect infants amid rising severe respiratory cases driven by
21 days ago

[HEALTH] 6 sources
Sinop expands dengue control mutirão and begins Pneumo 20 vaccine for children
Sinop's health department ran a dengue‑control mutirão, inspecting 5,833 homes and removing 1,561 containers, while also starting the new 20‑valent Pneumo vaccine for children; Campo Bom began the same vaccine.
21 days ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Brazilian hospitals grapple with extreme ICU and ER overcrowding
Brazilian hospitals in São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul face severe ICU and ER overcrowding, with capacities exceeding 140% and 210% amid a winter surge in respiratory cases.
22 days ago

[HEALTH] 5 sources
Cuiabá sees 74% rise in influenza cases and 21 deaths
Influenza notifications in Cuiabá jumped 74% to 2,239 in the first 25 weeks of 2026, with 21 deaths, mostly elderly, and 325 severe SRAG cases; vaccination continues at 72 local health units.
23 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil promotes cocoon vaccination to shield newborns amid RSV surge
Brazil urges caregivers to adopt the “cocoon” vaccination approach—immunizing parents, relatives and other close contacts with Tdap, flu, COVID‑19 and other shots—to protect newborns as RSV‑related severe cases
24 days ago

[HEALTH] 5 sources
Brazilian health experts warn of winter diet and blood‑pressure risks
Brazilian experts urge balanced winter meals, hydration and warm clothing to curb weight gain and hypertension, which can spike 30% in colder months.
24 days ago

[HEALTH] 6 sources
Brazil confronts low flu vaccine uptake and rising severe respiratory cases
Brazil faces low flu vaccine uptake in Goiás, rising SRAG deaths in Acre and Campinas, and a nationwide RSV surge, prompting alerts and expanded vaccination efforts.
24 days ago

[HEALTH] 7 sources
Brazil faces winter surge in respiratory illnesses as doctors stress proper diagnosis and prevention
Winter raises respiratory risks in Brazil, Peru and Argentina; doctors urge proper diagnosis, hygiene, ventilation and data transparency as cases of rhinitis, sinusitis, flu, conjunctivitis and pneumonia climb.
26 days ago

[HEALTH] 19 sources
Brazil adds 20‑valent pneumococcal vaccine to public immunization programme
Brazil's SUS now provides the 20‑valent pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumo 20) to children under five and high‑risk groups, expanding protection against pneumonia, meningitis and related diseases.
26 days ago

[HEALTH] 7 sources
Nova Iguaçu expands child vaccination sites, adds daily BCG at shopping clinic
Nova Iguaçu health officials are expanding child vaccination, adding daily BCG at a shopping clinic and rolling out Pneumo 20 at eleven sites with extended hours.
26 days ago

[HEALTH] 6 sources
Nova Iguaçu expands Pneumo 20 vaccine sites for children
Nova Iguaçu will provide the Pneumo 20 vaccine for children under five at 11 health units starting 6 July 2026, with extended hours at five sites.
26 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Nova Iguaçu expands pediatric Pneumo 20 vaccination sites to 11 health units
From July 6, Nova Iguaçu will provide the Pneumo 20 vaccine for children under five at 11 sites, with five offering extended hours, aiming to protect against severe pneumococcal diseases.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Manaus expands free public service outreach in eastern neighborhoods
Manaus municipal government held free service mutirões in the eastern districts of Colônia Antônio Aleixo and Jorge Teixeira, delivering health, social, citizenship and infrastructure assistance to thousands of
27 days ago

[HEALTH] 5 sources
Brazil intensifies measles vaccination in São Paulo after three cases confirmed
Brazil expands measles vaccination in São Paulo after three confirmed cases, offering early doses to infants and urging residents, including Ubatuba, to update their immunisation.
28 days ago

[HEALTH] 9 sources
Brazil expands Pneumo 20 pneumococcal vaccine rollout in multiple cities
Brazil's SUS adds the 20‑valent Pneumo 20 vaccine in Aracaju, Mariana, Manaus, Recife and Paraná, targeting children, seniors and high‑risk groups with a new three‑dose schedule.
28 days ago

[HEALTH] 19 sources
RSV vaccine cuts elderly hospitalizations by 75% in U.S. study
U.S. study finds RSV vaccine Arexvy reduces elderly hospitalisations by 75%, severe heart events by 63%, and deaths by 67%, prompting policy interest in Brazil and the U.S.
29 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Pan American Health Organization warns of rising influenza B in South America
PAHO warns that influenza B is rising in Brazil and Chile, urging stronger surveillance, vaccination and hospital preparedness amid co‑circulation with RSV.
30 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Sinop issues 165 construction permits, starts July mobile vaccination drive
Sinop municipality reported 165 construction permits and over 50,000 m² built in June, and announced a July itinerant vaccination campaign offering flu shots across several city sites.
30 days ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
Brazil expands daily BCG vaccination at clinics and hospitals
Brazil adds daily BCG vaccination at a Nova Iguaçu clinic and offers free BCG shots on Fridays at Brasília's university hospital, expanding access for newborns and young children.
30 days ago

[HEALTH] 12 sources
Brazil rolls out 20‑valent pneumococcal vaccine in multiple cities
Brazil expands free 20‑valent pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumo 20) to children and vulnerable groups in Nova Iguaçu, Campo Grande, Florianópolis, Mato Grosso and Juazeiro do Norte, replacing older shots.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 15 sources
Brazil's winter prompts health warnings for skin, hair, heart and immunity
Brazil's winter raises risks for hair, skin, eyes, heart and infections; experts advise specific care, vaccination and cautious supplement use.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 22 sources
São Paulo reports seven measles cases in 2026, authorities advise dose‑zero vaccination
São Paulo confirmed seven measles cases in 2026; officials urge a dose‑zero MMR shot for infants 6‑11 months in the city and Guarulhos.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil pushes vaccine campaigns as respiratory virus cases surge
Brazilian health officials urge vaccination as winter sees rising respiratory virus cases, noting low flu‑shot uptake and new pneumococcal vaccine for young children.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 18 sources
Brazilian municipalities roll out free public‑service mutirões and community aid programs
Brazilian cities held free‑service mutirões: São José clothing aid, Nioaque’s MS em Ação for Indigenous groups, Porto Velho housing outreach, Campo Grande’s Todos em Ação, Sorocaba homeless shelter, Manaus race
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
Brazil adds second polio vaccine booster for children to national schedule
Brazil's Health Ministry will add a second injectable polio booster for 4‑year‑olds to the national child‑vaccination schedule from Aug 3, raising the total doses to five and aiming to keep immunity high amid全球
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Brazil faces rising cardiovascular risks as cold temperatures spread
Cold weather in Brazil increases heart attacks, strokes and circulation problems, prompting advice to stay warm, active and get flu vaccines.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Brazil confronts winter challenges as cold season strains charity, spurs tourism and boosts vascular treatments
Brazil's winter strains coat‑donation drives, prompts layered travel gear for Serra Catarinense visitors, and boosts demand for leg vascular treatments due to colder temperatures.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
São Paulo reports three new infant measles cases, urges zero‑dose vaccination
São Paulo reports three new infant measles cases, all recovered, raising the state total to five. Officials recommend a zero‑dose MMR vaccine for babies 6‑11 months and boost vaccination in high‑traffic areas.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil health experts warn of winter respiratory risks and give prevention tips
Brazilian doctors say winter cold boosts respiratory infections via indoor crowds and dry air, urging ventilation, moderate heating, hydration, vaccination and medical review of persistent symptoms.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 7 sources
Acre, Brazil confronting ICU bed scarcity and surge in infant respiratory fatalities
Acre’s health system reports critical ICU shortages in Rio Branco hospitals and a record rise in infant deaths from severe respiratory syndrome, while elderly mortality falls sharply.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil launches 'dose zero' measles vaccine for infants in São Paulo and Guarulhos
Brazil's Health Ministry approved a “dose zero” measles vaccine for infants in São Paulo and Guarulhos after three imported cases, sending 100,000 doses to curb transmission ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 36 sources
Campo Grande hosts large “Todos em Ação” free‑service mutirão
Campo Grande’s “Todos em Ação” mutirão delivered 300+ free services; similar free‑service events took place in Sorocaba (Procon), Feira de Santana and Canoas (surgery mutirões), and across Brazil with Pneumo 20
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 26 sources
Brazil ramps up measles dose‑zero shots and introduces 20‑valent pneumococcal vaccine
Brazil responds to five measles cases in São Paulo with a dose‑zero vaccine for infants, extends HPV shots to 15‑19‑year‑olds until 30 June, and rolls out the 20‑valent pneumococcal vaccine for children under 5
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 23 sources
Brazil warns of winter‑related health risks for skin, respiratory illness and seniors
Brazilian doctors advise skin care, vaccination and respiratory precautions as winter brings record low temperatures, increased SRAG cases and heightened risks for seniors.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 24 sources
Nova Iguaçu launches Pneumo 20 vaccine for children under five
Nova Iguaçu began administering the 20‑valent Pneumo vaccine to children under five on 24 June, offering free protection against 20 pneumococcal serotypes and following a schedule that alternates with Pneumo 10
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 8 sources
Paraná expands free flu vaccine to entire population
Paraná will offer free flu shots to everyone aged six months and up from June 29, aiming to boost coverage beyond the 47% rate among priority groups and joining its school‑based campaign.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 18 sources
Brazil's Health Ministry expands child vaccine program with Pneumo 20 rollout and polio booster reinstatement
Brazil adds Pneumo 20 to SUS for kids under five and restores a fifth polio dose for four‑year‑olds, expanding free child vaccination nationwide.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 20 sources
Brazil rolls out 20‑valent pneumococcal vaccine for children through SUS
Brazil’s health ministry has introduced the 20‑valent pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumo 20) in SUS, targeting children under five and priority groups, replacing the 10‑valent version and aiming to immunise about 2 M
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Brazil launches expanded flu and pneumococcal vaccination campaigns
Brazil opens flu shots in Botucatu as a cold wave approaches and begins the Pneumo 20 pneumococcal vaccine for children under five, later extending to seniors, aiming to immunize 2 million kids.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil launches municipal influenza and general vaccination drives in Marília and Maranhão
Brazil's Acim runs a free influenza vaccination campaign in Marília (June 29–July 3) while Maranhão’s FASE/MA starts a multi‑site vaccination drive for staff and socio‑educational residents beginning June 22.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 53 sources
Brazil launches 20‑valent Pneumo vaccine for children
Brazil’s Health Ministry began nationwide rollout of the 20‑valent Pneumo vaccine, protecting children under 5 against pneumonia, meningitis and otitis, replacing the 10‑valent version; the program targets ~2 m
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Brazil warns of cold‑weather risks for elders and high heart‑attack mortality in young women
Brazilian health officials warn that cold, dry weather raises respiratory and dehydration risks for seniors, while young women face higher heart‑attack mortality due to atypical symptoms and risk factors.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
São Paulo records rise in yellow fever cases and deaths
São Paulo's yellow‑fever surge led to a recognized vaccination campaign and 11 cases with six deaths in 2026, prompting intensified free‑vaccine drives.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 10 sources
Brazil rolls out nationwide multivaccination drive with new 20‑valent pneumococcal vaccine
Brazil’s cities hold a nationwide “Dia D” multivaccination on 20 June, adding the new 20‑valent pneumococcal vaccine in São Paulo and rolling it out in other municipalities.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 5 sources
Brazil rolls out 20‑valent pneumococcal vaccine for children nationwide
Brazil expands the 20‑valent pneumococcal vaccine for children, now offered nationwide, with priority for under‑four‑year‑olds and special vaccination days in several municipalities.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil's SUS Introduces 20‑Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine for Children
Brazil's SUS has launched a 20‑valent pediatric pneumococcal vaccine, expanding its free immunisation program that already offers over 30 vaccines.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 7 sources
Brazilian cities begin rollout of 20‑valent pneumococcal vaccine for children
Brazil’s SUS began administering the 20‑valent pneumococcal vaccine in João Pessoa and Chapadão do Sul, expanding child protection against pneumonia, meningitis and related infections.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil's Acre and Sorocaba Report Surge in Severe Respiratory Hospitalizations
Brazil’s Acre state logged a June record of 103 SRAG admissions and full ICU occupancy, while Sorocaba recorded 421 SRAG cases and 27 deaths in early 2026, prompting heightened vaccination efforts.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil health officials stress year‑round vaccination amid flu and COVID cases
Brazil's Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul health agencies urge vaccination for all ages, citing dengue, influenza and COVID cases and low flu‑shot coverage, emphasizing prevention.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 7 sources
Brazilian cities intensify influenza vaccination campaigns
Several Brazilian municipalities—including Feira de Santana, Brusque, Varginha, Paranavaí, Pinhais and Barretos—are holding special influenza vaccination drives at malls, streets and mobile units to boost low‑s
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 11 sources
Brazil health agencies warn of flu, malaria and cold‑weather respiratory risks
Brazilian health agencies issue alerts on low flu vaccination, malaria surveillance training and heightened respiratory risks as colder weather spreads across several states.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil reports surge in RSV and flu hospitalizations, Acre at alert level
Brazil's latest health bulletin shows rising RSV and flu hospitalizations, with Acre and ten other states at alert level for severe respiratory illness.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 7 sources
Brazil sees rise in respiratory virus hospitalizations
Brazil reports a surge in RSV and influenza hospitalizations, with 11 states at high risk and over 3,500 SRAG deaths, prompting vaccination and preventive measures.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Cuiabá sees 89% drop in Covid‑19 cases as influenza infections more than double
Cuiabá’s health bulletin reports an 89% fall in Covid‑19 cases to 112, while influenza infections more than doubled, prompting a push for flu vaccinations.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 8 sources
Brazil launches 20‑valent Pneumo 20 vaccine for children
Brazil's SUS adds the 20‑valent Pneumo 20 vaccine, protecting against 20 pneumococcal serotypes. Initial batches of 10,800 doses (Espírito Santo), 8,300 (Mato Grosso do Sul) and 20,170 (Santa Catarina) were the
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil celebrates National Immunization Day, urges vaccine updates for all ages
Brazil’s National Immunization Day on June 9 urged all ages to update vaccine records as respiratory illnesses rise; coverage gaps remain, with the Federal District reporting a 14.7% May increase and 2.9 M dabs
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Unimed Cuiabá urges Brazilians to vaccinate during June Lilás campaign
Unimed Cuiabá promotes Brazil's June Lilás vaccination drive, urging all age groups to stay current on immunisations to protect families and the community.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 12 sources
São Paulo expands flu, measles and yellow‑fever vaccination sites
São Paulo adds 400 sites for free flu, measles and yellow‑fever shots during National Immunization Day, while Brazil sees a surge in influenza‑A cases and urges widespread vaccination.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
RSV outbreak in Acre, Brazil strains hospitals amid rising infant deaths
Acre, Brazil reports 1,400+ RSV cases and 37 infant deaths; hospitals face 90% ICU occupancy, low flu vaccination and rising viral spread.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil rolls out 20‑valent Pneumo vaccine for children and at‑risk groups
Brazil begins June 2024 rollout of the 20‑valent Pneumo vaccine for children and vulnerable groups; first doses arrive in Goiânia amid rising SRAG cases and low flu‑shot coverage.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
Minas Gerais launches statewide child and teen vaccination drive
Minas Gerais began a June‑to‑June 30 campaign to update vaccinations for children and teens, offering a full range of vaccines via health units, mobile sites and at Confins airport ahead of World Cup 2026.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Flu vaccination drives expand across Brazilian municipalities
Brazilian towns expand flu vaccination: Cachoeira do Sul held a 600‑dose mutirão, Araxá started itinerant clinics, and Campos opened over 40 sites for all ages to boost coverage ahead of winter.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
South American flu season sees rising cases and vaccination gaps
Brazil reports above‑average respiratory consultations and 388 flu‑related hospitalizations, while Chile's flu‑vaccination rate stalls at 72.6% amid rising case positivity and low risk perception.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Brazil launches new Pneumo 20 pneumonia vaccine through SUS
Brazil's health ministry begins distribution of the Pneumo 20 vaccine through SUS, starting with 8,300 doses in Mato Grosso do Sul and a national batch of 514,000, to protect children, Indigenous groups, the 60
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Acre and Rio de Janeiro Report Surge in Severe Respiratory Syndrome Cases
Acre declared a health emergency as SRAG cases rose to 1,438, while Rio de Janeiro logged 7,042 hospitalizations and 424 deaths, sparking expanded health measures amid low vaccination coverage.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
Minas Gerais cities roll out intensive multivaccination campaigns in June
Monlevade and Divinópolis in Minas Gerais launch June vaccination drives, including a multivaccination campaign for children and mobile units to reach schools, workplaces and rural areas.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 7 sources
Minas Gerais shines at national vaccine‑coverage showcase in Brasília
Minas Gerais had 15 vaccine‑recovery projects selected for a national showcase, ranking second in Brazil and highlighting mobile units, digital tools and a record R$530 M investment.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil warns high‑risk groups about flu complications and treatment
Brazil highlights flu risks for the elderly, children, pregnant women and chronic‑ill patients, urging early antiviral treatment and annual vaccination to prevent severe complications.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Brazil health experts outline how to tell cold, flu, COVID-19 apart and list common throat‑pain causes
Brazilian doctors detail symptom clues to separate cold, flu and COVID‑19 and outline seven common non‑viral causes of sore throat, with guidance on when to seek care.

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