Overview

• More than 30,000 vaccination rooms opened on October 18 with 22 million doses distributed and 16 vaccines available across the country.
• Local health services extended hours, set up extra sites in high‑traffic areas and, in some cities such as Porto Alegre, offered free bus access to ease vaccination.
• Priority efforts focused on rescuing HPV coverage now offered to adolescents up to 19 years, alongside measles and yellow fever protection for people up to 59 where indicated.
• Fiocruz marked its 125th anniversary with 'Fiocruz pra Você' events that combined free vaccinations with cultural activities and science outreach in several cities.
• The Health Ministry used the Meu SUS Digital app to alert an estimated 40 million users, while early reports showed strong turnout including 51,200 doses applied in Paraíba and heavy demand in Santarém; the campaign continues until October 31.