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[World Report] Brazil suspends Butantan dengue virus vaccinations

Source: The Lancet

Original: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)01239-0/fullt...

Published: 2026-06-20

Brazil has suspended dengue virus vaccinations produced by the Butantan institute as a precautionary measure. The suspension is linked to a safety investigation. The decision was made out of caution regarding potential safety concerns. The vaccination campaign has been halted while the vaccine's safety is being examined. Further details about the investigation are not yet available.