São Paulo and Ceará Open Flu Vaccination to All Residents Monday

Overview

• São Paulo and Ceará, which start expanded access Monday, will vaccinate everyone six months and older.
• Ceará confirmed an extra 138,000 doses to municipalities at the start of the week to supply the broader rollout.
• With two weeks left in the national drive, nearly 26 million people in priority groups have yet to get a shot against a 90% goal set by the Health Ministry.
• In São Paulo, shots are available at basic health units from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with drive-thru lanes in May for older adults and people with limited mobility.
• Cities are adding sites or widening access, and some protect supply for high-risk groups, with Montes Claros reserving 60% of doses for priority patients under state guidance.