São Paulo records 14th case of measles, and the patient is a baby

This brings the number of measles cases in the city of São Paulo to 14 in 2026.

The Department of Health reinforces the recommendation to apply a zero dose of the triple viral vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella) for babies aged 6 months to 11 months and 29 days living in the municipalities of São Paulo, Guarulhos and São Bernardo do Campo.

The zero dose does not replace the doses provided for in the National Vaccination Calendar. The child must follow the routine vaccination schedule, with the first dose of the triple viral vaccine at 12 months and the second, preferably with the tetraviral vaccine (which includes chickenpox), at 15 months.

Children, adolescents and adults who have not received the indicated doses should contact the nearest health unit to update their booklet.

Given the increase in cases in Greater São Paulo, from August 3rd to September 1st, people between 6 months and 59 years old will be able to get vaccinated against measles in the capital of São Paulo, in São Bernardo do Campo and in Guarulhos, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated before. It will not be necessary to prove a previous vaccination history.

The recommendation is that everyone from six months to 59 years of age receive the vaccine, even if the two-dose MMR regimen is complete. The guidance also extends to people who work in the three cities.

In 2026, vaccination coverage for the first dose of MMR is 77.5% and the second dose is 65.5%. The target for both doses is 95%.

WHO SHOULD GET VACCINATED AGAINST MEASLES

- In São Paulo, São Bernardo do Campo and Guarulhos

Zero dose: children aged 6 months to 11 months and 29 days.

Anyone aged 6 months to 59 years, regardless of vaccination history (as of August 3).

- Routine - other Brazilian municipalities

The vaccination schedule recommended by the Ministry of Health provides for two doses: the first at 12 months, with the triple viral vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella), and the second at 15 months, with the tetraviral vaccine (which includes chickenpox).

People aged 1 to 29 should have two doses of the triple virus, while adults aged 30 to 59 should have at least one. Healthcare professionals need to prove two doses regardless of age.