Patients had contacts with people who were in Bolivia
THE Ministry of Health announced on Monday evening that is investigating two suspicious cases of measles In the city of Campos Lindos, in Tocantini. Patients had contacts with people who were present BoliviaCountry that has to face an outbreak of the disease.
A technical team was sent to support the monitoring of possible contacts and strengthen the vaccination in the region. The clinical samples have been collected and are under analysis.
This year, Brazil recorded five cases of sporadic measles: Two in Rio de Janeiroone to Rio Grande do Sul, One in San Paolo and one in the federal district. Despite these episodes, the country maintains free status from the circulation of the virus, certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) in November 2024.
These cases, although isolated, illuminate a warning sign. “Due to the epidemiological situation of measles in other countries, sporadic cases in Brazil can occur and they should be studied immediately, with blocking measures as soon as possible,” says the Ministry of Health.
In the region of the Americas, in 2025, 7,132 cases and 13 deaths were confirmed: 34 in Argentina, 34 in Belize, 60 in Bolivia, 5 in Brazil, 3.170 in Canada (including 1 death), 1 in Costa Rica, 1,227 in the United States (including 3 dead), 2,597 in Mexico (including 9 dead) and 4 in Perlo.
In response, on July 26, the Ministry of Health will promote a “D -Dia” to strengthen vaccination against measles in the border areas with Bolivia and other strategic regions. The action has already taken place in Acre and will now be held in Rondônia, Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do sul.
Vaccination
Morbillo is a highly contagious infectious disease, characterized by fever, rash, cough, nose that colas and conjunctivitis.
The transmission occurs from person to person, by air, when coughing, sneezing, talking or breathing. According to the Ministry of Health, an infected person can transmit the virus up to 90% of people who are not immune.
Therefore, vaccination is the best preventive strategy. The triple viral immunner, which protects against measles, parotitis and rosolia, is available at the basic health units (UBS).
In the service routine, all people from 12 months to 59 years of age are indicative to be vaccinated. Those who have never taken the vaccine or do not remember if they have completed the two -dose vaccination scheme should look for the nearest UBS.
Source: Terra
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