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Brazil suspends dengue vaccine after two deaths

Published Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Updated June 9

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Brazil has temporarily suspended the use of its single-dose dengue vaccine after two suspicious deaths occurred among over 500,000 vaccinated individuals. Health authorities are currently investigating a potential link between the vaccine and the deaths, though a direct cause-and-effect has not yet been established. Additionally, 3,703 vaccinated people reported dengue-like symptoms.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Brazil temporarily suspended the use of its single-dose dengue vaccine.
  • The suspension followed two suspicious deaths among over half a million vaccinated people.
  • Health authorities are investigating a potential link between the deaths and the vaccine, but no cause-and-effect has been established.
  • Of the 501,044 people vaccinated between January and May, 3,703 showed symptoms similar to dengue.

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  • The HinduCenter-Left

    Brazil has temporarily suspended the use of its single-dose dengue vaccine following two suspicious deaths among over half a million vaccinated people. Health authorities are investigating a potential link, though no cause-and-effect has been established yet.

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