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Anvisa Updates Flu Vaccine Composition for 2027
Anvisa sets 3 new flu virus strains for 2027 vaccines in Brazil starting Feb 2027.
In brief
Anvisa sets 3 new flu virus strains for 2027 vaccines in Brazil starting Feb 2027. Brazil's health agency updates flu vaccines to include 3 new strains for 2027 starting February 2027. Originally reported by Poder360.
Anvisa updates flu vaccine composition
The Anvisa agency updated the influenza virus strains for vaccines in Brazil for 2027.
New strains effective from February 2027
The updated vaccines will include 3 new strains starting February 1, 2027.
Published in Diario Oficial
The change was published in the Diário Oficial da União on November 3, 2026.
Replaces previous composition
The new composition replaces the previous IN Anvisa nº 440 from May 7, 2026.
Strains for egg-based vaccines
Egg-based vaccines will include influenza A/Missouri/11/2025 (H1N1)pdm09, A/Darwin/1454/2025 (H3N2), and B/Tokyo/EISI13-175/2025.
Strains for non-egg vaccines
Non-egg vaccines will include influenza A/Missouri/11/2025 (H1N1)pdm09, A/Darwin/1454/2025 (H3N2), and B/Pennsylvania/14/2025.
Labeling requirement
Vaccines for the Southern Hemisphere must label them as 'CEPAS 2027 HEMISFÉRIO SUL'.
Northern Hemisphere vaccines
The Northern Hemisphere vaccines will use the same strains with variations based on production technology.
Northern Hemisphere labeling
Northern Hemisphere vaccines must label them as 'CEPAS 2026-2027 HEMISFÉRIO NORTE'.
Health program usage
These vaccines can only be used in Brazil through the Ministry of Health's immunization programs.
Effective immediately
The new regulation takes effect immediately upon publication.
The key point
Brazil's health agency updates flu vaccines to include 3 new strains for 2027 starting February 2027.
