In Minas Gerais, a recent court ruling has decreed that the parents of a six-month-old child must ensure their child's mandatory vaccination unless there are specific medical contraindications that would prevent immunization. This ruling is a partial response to a request from the state’s Public Prosecutor's Office, which took legal action after the family failed to comply with earlier recommendations for the baby to receive vaccinations while they were three months old.

The court's decision includes stipulations for the family to have their child evaluated by a healthcare professional within three working days of being notified. The assessment should identify any contraindications that may exist for each specific vaccine, thereby facilitating the appropriate healthcare responses. Should no contraindications be found, the family is required to ensure that the child receives the vaccinations within another three working days.

This ruling highlights the efforts of Brazilian judicial authorities to uphold public health measures, especially in light of recent concerns about vaccination rates among infants. It reflects a broader commitment to enforce health regulations to safeguard community health, indicating the judiciary's role in public health policy enforcement in Brazil, particularly amid ongoing public health challenges.