Only 55% of people had a complete vaccination scheme in the state; President of the Brazilian Society of Immunizations highlights the need to intensify vaccines in this area
The state of recently reported two cases of, involving a four -year -old child and a 29 -year -old healthcare professional, both without vaccination. The child had contact with individuals who traveled to Bolivia, where the disease is outbreak. Both patients are in the process of recovery in their homes.
The collected blood samples were sent to the, where they will undergo laboratory confirmation. In response to the situation, it mobilized a technical team to collaborate with the local health department, implementing containment measures, such as contact monitoring and intensifying vaccination in the area.
If the results are confirmed, it will have registered seven measles infections by 2025, with cases already notified in other regions, such as ,, and. Despite the increase in cases, the country still maintains the certification of measles free, granted by the Pan American Health Organization.
Mônica Levi, president of the Brazilian Society of Immunization, warns that cases in Tocantins should serve as a warning to states bordering Bolivia. It emphasizes the need to intensify vaccination in these areas, where the risk of contagion is greater. In the Americas region, 7,132 measles have been reported so far, with 13 deaths associated with the disease. Monica emphasizes the importance of vaccination, recommending the triple viral vaccine for those who are unsure about their vaccination state.
The measles vaccination scheme consists of two doses for people up to 29 years and a dose for adults between 30 and 59 years. Ideal vaccination coverage should be more than 95%. This year, Brazil reached 91.74% of children’s vaccination with the first dose, but only 72.74% completed the vaccination scheme. In Tocantins, the situation is worrying, with 86% coverage in the first dose and only 55% in the second.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
