Numbers exceed two cases and a death that occurred in 2024; Cities of Socorro, Tuiuti and Joanópolis are the most affected
The state of recorded more deaths by by 2025 than the previous year. To date, three deaths have been confirmed in January, surpassing the two cases and a death that occurred in 2024. This alarming increase marks the largest number of cases since 2019, when 64 indigenous cases and 12 deaths were counted. This year, seven cases of yellow fever in humans were officially confirmed, all located in the interior of the state. The cities of Socorro, Tuiuti and Joanópolis are the most affected, with four, one and one case, respectively. In response to this situation, health authorities are intensifying vaccination campaigns in these areas.
In addition, the region of Ribeirão Preto is also receiving special attention, as deaths of monkeys have been identified, suggesting the presence of the virus in the area. These primate deaths are a warning sign for the circulation of the yellow fever virus, requiring rapid actions to contain the spread of the disease. Yellow fever is an infection transmitted by wild mosquitoes and does not spread directly among humans.
Initial symptoms include fever, chills, intense headaches, body aches, nausea and vomiting. The best form of prevention is vaccination, which is offered free of charge by the Unified Health System (SUS). The vaccine, which requires only one lifelong dose, is available at all state health posts, according to the World Health Organization guidelines.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Published by Matheus Oliveira
