Brazilian state at risk for yellow fever...
WHO: All of Sao Paulo State at Risk for Yellow Fever
January 16, 2018 — The World Health Organization has added all of Sao Paulo state to its list of areas at risk for yellow fever.
That puts the megacity of Sao Paulo on the list and means that the organization is recommending that all international visitors to the state be vaccinated.
A nurse vaccinates a toddler against yellow fever at a public health clinic in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tuesday's announcement comes as an outbreak is gathering steam in Brazil ahead of Carnival, a major draw for foreign tourists. The WHO says 11 human cases have been confirmed through last week and hundreds more found in monkeys.
Much of Brazil is considered at risk for yellow fever, but the coast was largely considered safe. Last year, however, Brazil saw an unusually large outbreak of the disease, including in areas not previously at risk. In response, Brazil rushed to vaccinate millions of people.
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Mass Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign Under Way in Brazil, Nigeria...
Mass Yellow Fever Vaccination Under Way in Brazil, Nigeria
January 26, 2018 — Two of the largest mass vaccination campaigns against yellow fever ever seen in the world have begun in Nigeria and Brazil. Both campaigns, which are supported by the World Health Organization, aim to prevent the spread of the disease.
Nigeria plans to vaccinate more than 25 million people throughout the coming year, making this the largest yellow fever campaign in the country's history. In preparation, the World Health Organization has trained thousands of health care workers on how to administer the vaccine. The WHO says nearly 3,000 vaccination teams are being deployed across the states of Kogi, Kwara, Zamfara and Borno. In the case of Borno State, it says the campaign will focus on camps for internally displaced people and host communities.
WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic says the goal of the campaign is to reduce yellow fever transmission by achieving 90 percent coverage in those states. "It is a part of an initiative to eliminate yellow fever epidemics," he said. "As you know, we cannot … eradicate the yellow fever virus because it is being transmitted by mosquitoes. But, with the effective vaccine that exists for a number of years now, it can be prevented. So, mass vaccination is the best way to prevent outbreaks of yellow fever."
A boy cries as he receives a vaccine against yellow fever at a public health center in Sao Paulo, Brazil
The WHO reports the mass immunization campaign launched in Brazil will deliver so-called fractional doses of yellow fever to nearly 24 million people in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Fractional dosing is a way of extending vaccine supplies so more people are protected from the spread of the disease.
A full dose of vaccine provides life-long protection against yellow fever. One-fifth of the regular dose confers immunity against the disease for at least 12 months and possibly longer. That is considered an effective short-term strategy in places where the vaccine is in short supply.
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Mass Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign Under Way in Brazil, Nigeria...
Mass Yellow Fever Vaccination Under Way in Brazil, Nigeria
January 26, 2018 — Two of the largest mass vaccination campaigns against yellow fever ever seen in the world have begun in Nigeria and Brazil. Both campaigns, which are supported by the World Health Organization, aim to prevent the spread of the disease.
Nigeria plans to vaccinate more than 25 million people throughout the coming year, making this the largest yellow fever campaign in the country's history. In preparation, the World Health Organization has trained thousands of health care workers on how to administer the vaccine. The WHO says nearly 3,000 vaccination teams are being deployed across the states of Kogi, Kwara, Zamfara and Borno. In the case of Borno State, it says the campaign will focus on camps for internally displaced people and host communities.
WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic says the goal of the campaign is to reduce yellow fever transmission by achieving 90 percent coverage in those states. "It is a part of an initiative to eliminate yellow fever epidemics," he said. "As you know, we cannot … eradicate the yellow fever virus because it is being transmitted by mosquitoes. But, with the effective vaccine that exists for a number of years now, it can be prevented. So, mass vaccination is the best way to prevent outbreaks of yellow fever."
A boy cries as he receives a vaccine against yellow fever at a public health center in Sao Paulo, Brazil
The WHO reports the mass immunization campaign launched in Brazil will deliver so-called fractional doses of yellow fever to nearly 24 million people in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Fractional dosing is a way of extending vaccine supplies so more people are protected from the spread of the disease.
A full dose of vaccine provides life-long protection against yellow fever. One-fifth of the regular dose confers immunity against the disease for at least 12 months and possibly longer. That is considered an effective short-term strategy in places where the vaccine is in short supply.
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Brazil gonna Vaccinate Entire Country Against Yellow Fever...
Brazil to Vaccinate Entire Country Against Yellow Fever
March 20, 2018 — Brazil's health minister says the country is expanding its campaign to vaccinate people against yellow fever to cover the entire country.
Ricardo Barros says that by including the final four of Brazil's 27 states, nearly 78 million people will have been vaccinated by 2019.
A boy cries as he receives a vaccine against yellow fever at a public health center in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Barros told a news conference Tuesday that 920 cases of yellow fever have been reported nationwide since July 2017 and 300 people have died from the disease. During the same period last year, 610 cases and 196 deaths were reported.
U.S. health officials last week warned travelers to stay away from certain areas of Brazil if they haven't been vaccinated against yellow fever. The virus can be spread by the same mosquito that transmits other tropical diseases, including Zika and dengue.
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As opposed to those you voted for.....who already built a fence?
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Homework first. Comment second. The wall isn't being built to protect us from virus or health issues. The Wall that those you voted for already built...wasn't built for that purpose either. Ripmeister....pay attention. Don't believe and/or fall for every media fed story. You're better than that.