Victims, who were between 21 and 71 years old, were not vaccinated and the deaths occurred in several cities of the state
In São Paulo, the situation of It gets worse, with eight of the twelve confirmed cases resulting in deaths, which represents an alarming rate of lethality of 66%. The victims, who were between 21 and 71 years old, were not vaccinated and the deaths occurred in several cities of the state. Of the cases registered, 11 were transmitted locally, while one was imported from Minas Gerais. Infectologist Alexandre Naime Barbosa expressed concern about the significant increase in cases, noting that there was no such marked elevation since 2020. By comparison, the 2018 and 2019 epidemics had much lower letters of lethality, 32% and 15.6% respectively, which makes the current situation even more critical.
Vaccination is considered the main strategy for preventing yellow fever. Doses are recommended for children at 9 months and again at 4 years. For those over 5 years old who have not yet been vaccinated, it is necessary to follow a single dose scheme. The Secretariat of Health emphasizes the importance of immunization for people who plan to travel to rural areas, as the vaccine takes about 10 days to provide protection. It is important to clarify that yellow fever is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and not by monkeys, as many believe. Initial symptoms of the disease include sudden fever, chills, body aches, nausea and weakness. In more severe cases, it is essential to seek medical attention to avoid complications.
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Posted by Sarah Paula
