Increase in cases of Hepatitis A in São Paulo, Brazil

July 26, 2026

The state of São Paulo recorded 1,953 confirmed cases of Hepatitis A in 2026, exceeding the 2025 total by 17.4%. Two deaths related to the disease were reported in 2026, compared to 11 in 2025.

Cases have been steadily increasing since 2022. The incidence is higher in men and young adults (20-39 years). Childhood vaccination coverage is 67.25%, below the national target. Foodborne exposure is the largest identifiable category, with a heterogeneous spatial distribution.

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