Brazil's Ministry of Health will offer the pneumo 20 vaccine to people aged 85 and older, according to www.gov.br. The announcement was published on Monday, September 14, 2026.
The pneumo 20 vaccine, also referred to as the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (VPC20), is being extended to this age group as part of the national immunization schedule. The Ministry of Heal
Local governments have started acting on the expansion. The city of Hortolândia began vaccinating residents aged 85 and above with pneumo 20, according to G1. The city of Jundiaí issued guidance cover
The vaccine is being made available through SUS, Brazil's public health system, as reported by Poder360. The move widens access to pneumococcal protection for the country's oldest residents, a group a
Details on eligibility and scheduling vary by municipality, and local health departments have been issuing their own guidance for residents. Those seeking the vaccine should check with their local hea
What to watch next: how quickly municipal health networks across Brazil complete the rollout, and whether further age groups are added to the pneumo 20 recommendation.
Brazil's Ministry of Health will offer the pneumo 20 vaccine to people aged 85 and above, with local governments beginni