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Misinformation regarding Pneumo 23 vaccine in Brazil

Overview

Brazilian health authorities have issued multiple alerts to debunk misinformation circulating on social media regarding the Pneumo 23 vaccine. False claims suggested the vaccine was being made available to all individuals over the age of 58.

In response, municipal and state health secretariats, including those in Belém, Apucarana, Teresina, and Poços de Caldas, clarified the actual eligibility criteria. Officials stated that the vaccine is specifically indicated for certain vulnerable groups, such as indigenous peoples, transplant patients, and individuals over 60 with specific clinical conditions or those who are bedridden or institutionalized.

Authorities also noted a transition in immunization protocols, with the Ministry of Health beginning to move toward the Pneumo 20 vaccine to eventually replace Pneumo 10, 13, and 23. Health officials continue to urge the public to rely exclusively on official government channels for vaccination updates.

Entities

Ministry of Health · Municipal Health Secretariat of Belém · Ministério da Saúde · Programa Nacional de Imunizações · Fundação Municipal de Saúde

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Brazilian health authorities debunk fake news regarding Pneumo 23 vaccine

    Health departments in Brazil are debunking fake news claiming the Pneumo 23 vaccine is available to everyone over 58, clarifying that specific clinical criteria still apply.

  2. 18 days ago

    [HEALTH] 8 sources
    Brazil health authorities debunk false Pneumo 23 vaccine claims

    Brazilian health authorities are debunking social media claims that the Pneumo 23 vaccine is available to everyone over 58, clarifying that eligibility follows strict clinical and age-based criteria.

Sources

apucarana.pr.gov.br · conexaoto.com.br · maranhaodagente.com.br · newslog.com.br · odiariodebarretos.com.br · opiniaoenoticia.com.br · paraonline.com.br · rtvcanal38.com.br · sulminastv.com.br · tvtribunape.com.br