Brazil’s School Vaccination Week Targets 27 Million Students

Overview

• The nationwide school drive focuses on updating vaccines for children from 9 months to 15 years of age.
• Teams offer six vaccines on campus, including HPV, yellow fever, MMR, DTP, meningococcal ACWY, and COVID-19.
• Youth ages 15 to 19 who missed HPV doses can receive the vaccine during the school effort.
• Shots at school require consent from a parent or guardian.
• The Health Ministry cites MMR coverage at 92.96% in 2025, with second‑dose drop‑offs keeping rates below the 95% goal.