Jornal da Manhã Alagoas Wednesday 17/06/26 5th Block Alagoas recorded 4,400 cases of yellow scorpion stings between January and April this year, equivalent to an average of almost 20 accidents per day. The data comes from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (Sinan), of the Ministry of Health. Despite the high number of occurrences, there were no deaths recorded in the state. According to the State Department of Health (Sesau), Brazil has seen a 359% increase in accidents involving scorpions in recent years. In Alagoas, Maceió concentrates the largest number of notifications, followed by Arapiraca and São Miguel dos Campos. According to Sesau's technical advisor, Clarício Bulgarim, simple measures can help reduce cases. "We know that scorpions feed on cockroaches. Therefore, proper cleaning of homes, backyards and grease traps, in addition to inspecting clothes and shoes before use, are fundamental measures to curb the growth in the number of accidents", he advised. Yellow scorpion feeds on cockroaches Personal Archive Housewife Maria José was one of the victims of a scorpion sting in the state. In an interview with TV Asa Branca, she reported the scare after the accident. "I had just taken a shower when I was bitten. I immediately started sweating and felt like I was going to die. Fortunately, I was quickly taken to a health unit, where I received care and was fine," she said. Where to seek care Sesau reported that Alagoas has eight health units prepared to care for victims of scorpion accidents. The services are distributed in municipalities such as Maceió, Arapiraca, Delmiro Gouveia and Piranhas. In the capital, care is provided at the Hospital Escola Dr. Helvio Auto and in the Emergency Care Units (UPAs) in the Tabuleiro do Martins and Jacintinho neighborhoods.