The jab can be administered to people aged 12 and over. It is the sixth inoculation to receive definitive registration.
In 2019, Brazil lost its measles elimination certificate, primarily due to a decrease in demand for the vaccine against the disease, as stated by the minister.
The Ministry of Health advises states and municipalities to prioritize specific groups, including individuals at a higher risk of severe disease, such as the elderly.
The vaccine scheme will be stepped up in 33 cities across ten states. The goal is to bring immunization rates across all age groups in these locations up to par.
The United Nations Children’s Fund, Unicef, today (Nov. 12) launched a study showing the impacts of the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Brazilian population.
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