# National Multivaccination Campaign in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/multivaccination-campaign-in-joo-pessoa-brazil
> Updated: 2026-08-13T22:04:18.000Z. Sources: 97. Developments: 2.

The city of João Pessoa, Brazil, has launched a multivaccination campaign aimed at updating the immunization records of children and adolescents. Following a strategy from the Brazilian Ministry of Health, the initiative targets individuals under the age of 15 to prevent protection gaps. The campaign is scheduled to run through September 1st, utilizing municipal vaccine rooms and mobile points. A dedicated ‘Dia D’ was planned for August 22nd to intensify public access. The program provides vaccines against various diseases, including polio, measles, mumps, rubella, meningitis, hepatitis B, yellow fever, dengue, HPV, diphtheria, tetanus, influenza, and Covid-19.

Following the ‘Dia D’ mobilization, reports from various municipalities indicate significant participation in the national effort. In Santos, nearly 4,000 doses were administered across seven points, while São José applied over 2,000 doses. Other cities reporting activity include Arapongas with 760 applications, Porto Real with over 400, Pato Branco with 555, and Francisco Beltrão with 344 doses. This year’s campaign also features the 20-valent pneumococcal vaccine.

Health officials continue to emphasize the importance of checking vaccination records. In Adamantina, authorities issued an alert regarding low dengue vaccine coverage, urging parents to visit health units. The national campaign remains active through September 1st, allowing residents to update their status at local health centers.

## Claims

- The campaign will run until September 1. (corroborated by 24 sources)
- The campaign offers 20 different immunizations based on age and vaccination history. (corroborated by 22 sources)
- Approximately 660,000 doses of the triple viral vaccine have been applied in São Paulo, Guarulhos, and São Bernardo do Campo since August 3. (corroborated by 20 sources)
- The 2026 campaign includes the new 20-valent pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumo 20). (corroborated by 18 sources)
- The João Pessoa City Hall is advising citizens to check and update vaccination records during the Multivaccination Campaign. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The vaccination campaign will run until September 1st. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- A ‘Dia D’ event is scheduled for August 22nd to intensify immunization access. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The Ministry of Health established a multivaccination strategy targeting children and adolescents under 15 years old. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Fernando Virgolino is the head of the Immunization Section for the João Pessoa City Hall. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The Ministry of Health launched the 2026 Multivaccination Campaign to update vaccination records for children and adolescents under 15. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The Ministry distributed 1.5 million vaccine doses to states specifically for this campaign. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Americas have recorded the highest number of confirmed measles cases in 22 years in 2026. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Brazil launches nationwide multivacination campaign

Brazil is implementing a nationwide Multivacination Campaign to update immunization records for various diseases, including measles and polio, through localized actions and dedicated mobilization days.

97 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joo-pessoa-launches-multivaccination-campaign-for-children

### 2026-08-03: Campinas schools start multivaccination drive; Portugal opens first private-run health unit

Campinas launches a school‑based multivaccination drive targeting measles, while Portugal opens its first privately run Family Health Unit in Torres Vedras to serve over 5,000 residents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campinas-schools-start-multivaccination-drive-portugal-opens-first-private-run-health-unit

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Cite as: National Multivaccination Campaign in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/multivaccination-campaign-in-joo-pessoa-brazil