Thursday, July 16, 2026
HomescienceState extends ACWY meningitis vaccination

State extends ACWY meningitis vaccination

Published on

Claudio Souza
Health Secretary

Trainee Ryan Ricciardo collaborated

The São José dos Campos Town Hall will temporarily expand the target audience for the ACWY meningitis vaccine. The immunization, which will be extended until December 31, will cover adolescents between the ages of 13 and 14. The previous deadline expired on June 30.

The National Immunization Program continued to authorize temporary use of meningococcal ACWY vaccine for this age group. For the routine schedule, vaccination is indicated for adolescents between the ages of 11 and 12.

Those interested should search for any UBS Resolve Resolve. For the service it is necessary to have a vaccination card and a photo ID.

Since the beginning of the year, 2.5% of 13-14-year-olds have taken the vaccine. The government’s immunization program reinforces the importance of vaccination, which is essential for preventing meningococcal ACWY disease.

illness

Meningococcal disease is caused by bacteria Neisseria meningitidis It can lead to death up to 24 hours after infection.

The first symptoms can be flu-like and worsen rapidly, with neck stiffness, high temperature, sensitivity to light, confusion, headache, and vomiting.


More news
Health Secretary

Latest articles

Microsoft Reportedly Preparing New Round of Layoffs Affecting Less Than 2.5% of Workforce

Microsoft is reportedly planning another round of job cuts as major technology companies continue...

Meta Introduces Usage Limits for AI Features on Smart Glasses

Meta is placing new restrictions on some of the artificial intelligence features available through...

Samsung Teases Wider Foldable Smartphone Ahead of Next Galaxy Unpacked Event

Samsung is offering an early glimpse at what could be a significant design change...

Inside the CBS News Clash Over Bari Weiss, David Ellison, and the Future of 60 Minutes

A growing internal battle at CBS News has erupted into one of the most...

More like this

Microsoft Reportedly Preparing New Round of Layoffs Affecting Less Than 2.5% of Workforce

Microsoft is reportedly planning another round of job cuts as major technology companies continue...

Meta Introduces Usage Limits for AI Features on Smart Glasses

Meta is placing new restrictions on some of the artificial intelligence features available through...

Samsung Teases Wider Foldable Smartphone Ahead of Next Galaxy Unpacked Event

Samsung is offering an early glimpse at what could be a significant design change...