Why are vaccination lines so long in São Paulo?

A measles outbreak alert has driven thousands of São Paulo residents to vaccination posts on Saturday, 8 August. Of the 512 posts listed on the city's De Olho Na Fila portal, only 62 were open — and by 1 pm, 57 of those already had long queues.

Which districts had the most posts open?

The East Zone led with 24 open posts, followed by the South Zone (17), North Zone (16), West Zone (5) and the city centre (none). Full weekday service — all 512 posts — resumes Monday to Friday.

What pushed people to get vaccinated today?

Residents cited social media alerts and school notifications as their main triggers. Ana Beatriz Chacur, 42, queued for over 30 minutes with her 12-year-old twin daughters and husband: