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To analyze the relationship between meningitis C vaccination coverage and its morbidity and mortality rates in Brazilian children.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Childhood vaccination against meningitis C from 2010 to 2024: a descriptive study based on the Department of Informatics of the Brazilian National Health System (DATASUS)

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To analyze the relationship between meningitis C vaccination coverage and its morbidity and mortality rates in Brazilian children.
Descriptive study using data from the Brazilian National Health System (DATASUS)
Analysis of vaccination coverage trends from 2010 to 2024
Assessment of pediatric meningitis C incidence rates over the years
Pediatric meningitis C incidence decreased by 98% by 2021 after the MenC vaccine introduction
Vaccine coverage declined after 2015, correlating with increased cases in 2022
MenC vaccination significantly lowered morbidity and mortality rates nationwide

Abstract

Highlights ■ High vaccine coverage correlated with sharp declines in the incidence of pediatric meningitis C. ■ The incidence fell by 98% by 2021 following national introduction of the MenC vaccine. ■ Vaccine coverage dropped after 2015, aligned with the rising cases observed in 2022. ■ MenC vaccination significantly reduced morbidity and mortality nationwide. ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the correlation between vaccination coverage against meningitis C and epidemiological indicators of morbidity and mortality associated with the disease in Brazilian pediatric ...

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www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69d892d16c1944d70ce03fc0 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.31744/einstein_journal/2026ao1927

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Laura Beatriz Fonseca

Carlos Eduardo de Oliveira Pereira

Taísa Roberta Lopes Machado

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Einstein (São Paulo)

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Childhood vaccination against meningitis C from 2010 to 2024: a descriptive study based on the Department of Informatics of the Brazilian National Health System (DATASUS)

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