Brazil has cleared a vaccine for people aged 85 and above, according to Tribuna Online. The report, published on September 16, 2026, covers the release of the shot for this age group.
The vaccine in question is pneumo20, which protects against pneumococcal disease, a cause of pneumonia. The federal Health Ministry will offer it through the public health system, known as SUS, to peo
Coverage of the change has come from several outlets. The federal government's own site reported the ministry's plan to provide pneumo20 to those over 85. TV Cultura reported São Paulo's wider pneumoc
Taken together, the reports point to a coordinated move: a national offer through SUS alongside a state-level expansion in São Paulo, with the age threshold set at 85 and above.
What to watch next is how quickly the vaccine reaches this group and whether the age cutoff is adjusted again.
Tribuna Online reports the shot is now cleared for Brazilians over 85, with the Health Ministry and São Paulo both widen