Situation is alarming, with 225 cities of São Paulo showing more than 300 cases of the disease for every 100 thousand inhabitants; measure aims to facilitate access to federal and state resources
The state government of declared a state of emergency public health in response to an epidemic of which already accounts for 124,038 cases and 113 deaths this year. The situation is alarming, with 225 cities of São Paulo with more than 300 cases of the disease for every 100 thousand inhabitants. This measure aims to facilitate access to federal and state resources, as well as increasing financing for patient hospitalizations by 20%. The state’s epidemiological surveillance identified that the dengue semotype 3, which had been reintroduced in 2023, is the most prevalent in this outbreak. To combat the dissemination of the disease, the awareness of the population and the control of mosquito breeding sites are considered essential. The mobilization of society is crucial to reducing the incidence of dengue.
In an effort to face the epidemic, the It is working on developing the first single dose vaccine against dengue. Studies indicate that this vaccine can reduce the risk of infection by 79.6% and by 89% the likelihood of serious forms of the disease. The vaccine, which is tetravalent, is designed to meet a wide age group. Currently, the registration and authorization to use the immunizer are in the process of complementing information with Anvisa.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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