With a 29% increase in dengue fever records, Taubaté accounts for 4 in every 10 cases in the Valley; city has 11 deaths in 2026

Data from the State Department of Health show that the number of confirmed dengue cases in Taubaté grew by 29.1% this year, compared to last year.

According to the ministry, 4,070 cases of the disease were recorded, in addition to 11 deaths confirmed so far, from January to October. In the same period last year, 3,152 cases and no deaths had been recorded.

The numbers for Taubaté in 2026 represent around 40.5% of the total cases registered throughout the Paraíba Valley.

Also according to data from the State, the Vale region had a drop of 51% compared to the number of cases last year. This year there were 10,030 cases of the disease compared to 20,594 in 2025, up to the same period.

The number of deaths over the years also fell in Vale do Paraíba, from 24 last year to 18 this year, which meant a drop of 25%.

Dengue symptoms

headache

high fever of 38°C

body and joint pain

lack of appetite

weakness

pain behind the eyes

red spots on the body

Necessary care

do not leave standing water

use screens on windows

prevent mosquito proliferation

dispose of old tires in the correct place

add sand to the edge of the plant plates

keep gutters unobstructed at all times

always leave the water tank closed and clean