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The Brazilian-made dengue vaccine has started being distributed in Bahia, initially targeting health professionals aged 15 to 59 who have not received other dengue vaccines.

The article discusses rare diseases that travelers may encounter and bring back after visiting endemic regions, with a focus on dengue fever and malaria.

The 'D Day' of the 9th Regional Campaign Against Aedes aegypti will occur on Saturday, engaging 98 cities in the Sul de Minas region to combat mosquito breeding grounds.

Dengue outbreaks are at a high in the Amazonas state of Brazil, with over 200 confirmed cases reported in early 2026.

Santarém, Brazil, is experiencing a significant increase in dengue fever cases, with health officials reporting five deaths by the end of February 2026.

The D-Day vaccination calendar for Paraíba in 2026 has been released, detailing vaccination dates throughout the year and an expansion of dengue vaccination across all municipalities in the state.

Sergipe has received 7,900 doses of a dengue vaccine produced by the Butantan Institute, aimed initially at health professionals.

Rio de Janeiro has started administering a new dengue vaccine, developed by the Butantan Institute, exclusively to frontline healthcare workers.

A vaccination campaign against dengue for over 23,000 healthcare professionals has started in Mato Grosso, Brazil, as part of a national initiative.

Paraíba has expanded the target audience for dengue vaccination to include primary health care professionals up to 59 years old, distributing 13,900 doses across the state.

The São Paulo government has expedited the delivery of 1.3 million doses of the dengue vaccine from the Butantan Institute to the Ministry of Health, as announced by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas.

The São Paulo government has announced the delivery of an additional 1.3 million doses of the dengue vaccine and the establishment of a new hub for immunobiologicals.

Residents in São José dos Campos are worried about an increase in mosquitoes as concerns grow over the spread of dengue.

Guayaquil's Bicentenario Hospital has seen a surge of 13,000 patients with respiratory viruses and dengue as of February 20, 2026.

The city of São José dos Campos is implementing new traps to monitor the presence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in order to improve dengue prevention efforts.

In São José dos Campos, health agents are employing a method of using ovitraps to map and combat the spread of the dengue mosquito, Aedes aegypti.

The first batch of the dengue vaccine has arrived in Piauí, Brazil, to immunize around 32,200 healthcare workers.

Residents of the Diamantino neighborhood in Santarém, Brazil, have raised concerns about illegal garbage dumping on Rua Xingu, which poses environmental and public health risks.

A survey by Procon in Taubaté highlights significant price disparities in repellent products across the city, with some prices varying by as much as 80%.

A mosquito of the Aedes aegypti species, known to transmit dengue, led to the closure of the Mendoza-Chile border for 24 hours for disinfection purposes.

The rainy season in Belém increases the risk of diseases like dengue, meningitis, and leptospirosis, prompting health authorities to reinforce preventive measures.

The Federal District in Brazil is struggling to reach its goal of vaccinating 90% of children and adolescents aged 10 to 14 against dengue, with only 41.9% having received the first dose and 16% both doses.

With the return to school, children are spending more time outdoors, making insect repellent a necessary item for their health and safety.

Santos has successfully eliminated over 300 dengue breeding sites through community initiatives while discovering many closed properties in need of inspection.

The Parque Cemetery in Limeira, Brazil, suffers from neglect, with overgrown grass, trash, and mosquito breeding sites, prompting complaints from visitors and families of the deceased.

The city of Tatuí in São Paulo has installed 90 boxes designed to reduce the population of the dengue-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquito through a biological solution.

The city of Belo Horizonte has reported its first death from dengue fever in 2026, with local health authorities on alert due to rising cases of the disease.

The city government in Brazil is ramping up efforts to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquito as high temperatures and increased rainfall raise the risk of dengue, zika, and chikungunya outbreaks.

Three deaths due to dengue have been confirmed in Araguaína, Brazil, with a total of 502 cases reported in the region.

Americana, Brazil, has reported its first dengue death of 2026 involving a 56-year-old man with hypertension.

Paraíba, Brazil, reported 317 probable arbovirus cases in January 2026, with a predominance of dengue fever.

The Health Department of Santarém confirms three deaths from dengue and reports that 150 cases have been registered in the municipality.

The city of Bauru has lost doses of the dengue vaccine due to temperature fluctuations during storage.

Paraná has reported its first death from dengue in 2026, involving an 89-year-old resident from Cornélio Procópio.

Rio Branco city hall has imposed administrative sanctions and is demanding the reimbursement of R$ 4.5 million due to irregularities in the execution of a contract related to dengue control kits.

The health department of Nova Granada reported two deaths due to dengue fever in 2026, highlighting the importance of community health measures.

São José dos Campos has begun administering the single-dose dengue vaccine to health professionals as part of a phased immunization strategy.

The new dengue vaccine developed by Butantan Institute is now being administered to healthcare professionals in Campinas, Brazil, starting with certain health agents.

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a partnership to produce mRNA vaccines in Mexico, involving the Health Secretary, Birmex, and pharmaceutical companies Liomont and Moderna.

Mogi das Cruzes has received over 4,137 doses of the Butantan-DV vaccine, the world's first single-dose vaccine against dengue, aimed at protecting local health professionals.

The Baixada Santista region in Brazil has initiated a single-dose dengue vaccination campaign aimed at health professionals, especially those working in endemic control.

A new campaign for dengue vaccination has started in the Jundiaí region of Brazil, targeting health professionals and dengue combat agents.

The city of Jacareí in Brazil begins a vaccination campaign against dengue, utilizing a single-dose vaccine amid confirmed cases and a death in the current year.

President Lula announced funding for the Butantan Institute and began a vaccination campaign against dengue using a new Brazilian vaccine.

Vaccination coverage against dengue in the Ribeirão Preto region remains below ideal levels, with only 27% of children and adolescents fully immunized.

The Cook Islands has reported a death linked to a dengue fever outbreak, prompting calls for vaccine availability in New Zealand and the launch of a national prevention campaign.

The Cook Islands has confirmed its first dengue death during the ongoing outbreak, prompting health authorities to initiate preventive measures against the disease.

A report by the Brazilian federal audit agency highlights a loss of R$ 4.5 million in public funds due to the improper purchase of mosquito kits intended to combat dengue fever.

The Cook Islands has reported its first dengue death as cases of the virus continue to rise, prompting health authorities to initiate Operation Namu-26 to combat the outbreak.

Uberlândia has reported the first death from dengue in 2026 in Minas Gerais, involving a 93-year-old patient with comorbidities.