Unesp Botucatu: Vacinação contra Dengue para Estudantes e Residentes em 26/01 + Dia D em 31/01

A targeted dengue vaccination effort is underway in Botucatu, Brazil, focusing on the academic community of the Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp). This initiative, announced by the Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu (FMB), will offer vaccinations to students and residents beginning Monday, January 26th, 2026.

Mobilization for Dengue Prevention

The vaccination drive will be conducted between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM at two locations on the Unesp Botucatu campus: the Central de Aulas da FMB and the Centro de Saúde Escola – Unidade Vila dos Lavradores. Participation is open to undergraduate students from the Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, the Instituto de Biociências de Botucatu, the Faculdade de Ciências Agronômicas, and the Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, as well as residents from programs at FMB and FMVZ.

Did You Know? Botucatu has been selected as a pilot city in a national mobilization to combat dengue fever.

Individuals seeking vaccination are required to present valid student identification, either a current enrollment confirmation or an institutional ID card. This action is part of a broader national effort to address the rising threat of dengue, and underscores the university’s commitment to public health, scientific advancement, and support for the Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS).

Expanding Vaccination Access

In addition to the Unesp-focused campaign, the Prefeitura de Botucatu has announced a city-wide Dia D (Day D) of dengue vaccination scheduled for Saturday, January 31st, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This initiative builds on an ongoing effort that has already administered over 26,000 doses within the municipality.

Expert Insight: Concentrating vaccination efforts on the academic community recognizes the unique role students and residents play in the potential spread of the virus due to their frequent movement between campus, healthcare facilities, and the wider city.

The Dia D vaccination will be available at all municipal health units, the Espaço Saúde, and the Escola Cardosinho, with no appointment necessary. The vaccine being administered is a single-dose formulation, produced domestically, and provided through the SUS. It is reported to be approximately 74.7% effective against symptomatic cases and 89% protective against severe forms of the disease, offering coverage against all four dengue serotypes.

The Prefeitura de Botucatu will continue offering vaccinations in traditional health centers until January 30th, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with nighttime options available at the Centro de Saúde Escola da Vila dos Lavradores and the Policlínica CSI.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Unesp vaccination?

Undergraduate students from the Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, the Instituto de Biociências de Botucatu, the Faculdade de Ciências Agronômicas, and the Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, as well as residents from programs at FMB and FMVZ are eligible.

When and where will the Unesp vaccination take place?

The vaccination will be held on Monday, January 26th, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Central de Aulas da FMB and the Centro de Saúde Escola – Unidade Vila dos Lavradores.

What is the efficacy of the vaccine being used in Botucatu?

The vaccine is reported to be approximately 74.7% effective against symptomatic cases and 89% protective against severe forms of dengue, and protects against all four serotypes.

As vaccination efforts expand, will these initiatives be sufficient to curb the spread of dengue in Botucatu and beyond?