Fundação Oswaldo Cruz

Rio Grande do Sul on High Alert as SRAG Cases Surge Due to Low Vaccination

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As a physician, I have long observed that public health crises often emerge from the intersection of environmental stressors and gaps in preventative care. Recently, health authorities in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul have raised alarms regarding a concerning rise in cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SRAG), a condition that demands … Read more

Brazil Flu Surge: Cases Double and Hospitalizations Spike Ahead of Winter

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Health authorities in Brazil are maintaining a high state of vigilance as several regions struggle with an uptick in severe respiratory infections. In the Federal District (DF), casos graves de gripe continuam em nível de alerta, reflecting a broader national trend where respiratory syndromes are challenging the public health infrastructure ahead of the traditional winter … Read more