According to the Pan American Health Organization, most infections are asymptomatic, but 5 to 10 out of every 100 infected individuals may experience flu-like symptoms.
Speaking at the 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference on Monday, Heath Minister Marcelo Queiroga advocated the promotion of sensitive epidemiological surveillance.
Three days before the end of a national vaccination campaign against poliomyelitis and measles conducted by the Brazilian government, preliminary figures indicate that the vaccination coverage in the country averages 94.7 percent for measles and 93.6 percent for polio.
As of next Monday (Aug. 6), all children aged one through five in Brazil must be taken to health care stations to be vaccinated against poliomyelitis and measles.
The Brazilian Pediatrics Society (SBP) released a note warning about the need for extra attention following the detection of a polio outbreak in Venezuela.
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