He Minister of Health of the city of Buenos Aires, Fernán Quirósclarified some myths that circulate in relation to dengue. In detail, at the beginning of the summer season, the official assured that “it is a absolute exaggeration“The information that is circulating that it can be fatal to be infected with this disease a second time.
“The social conception that if you have dengue twice you will die is wrong”Quirós stressed. In addition, the head of Buenos Aires Health referred to the vaccination campaign that began on December 23 in CABA: “We are vaccinating for five years from 15 years onwards”, he detailed.
The myth about dengue that Fernán Quirós denied
In radio statements, the Buenos Aires Minister of Health referred to different conceptions that exist in the population in reference to Dengue. Specifically, Quirós sought to disprove the myth that asserts thatThe second time a person contracts this disease, it can be fatal.
“That is an absolute exaggeration. The level of concern is disproportionate to what the second infection is,” he stated. Regarding a second course of the disease, the doctor assured that “truly, the second infection is similar to the first”.
“If you get infected again, it will surely be the same as the first time you were infected,” added the health professional, who finally explained: “Between six and 18 months after you had the disease for the first time, you have absolute protection.” for any of the four variants; then, the protection is for the variant that you suffered”.
Dengue: a new stage of vaccination began in CABA
The vaccination plan against dengue in the City of Buenos Aires It is developed progressively and in stages, in line with the recommendation of the National Immunization Commission (CONAIN), and the national guidelines established by the Ministry of Health of the Nation. Last Monday, December 23, inoculation began in Buenos Aires territory and the age group destined for this new stage is young people from 25 to 29 years oldwhose availability to request an appointment already applies.
On the other hand, also Appointments will be made available for people able to receive the second dose to complete their vaccination schedule.; 90 days must elapse between the application of the first and second doses.
Likewise, vaccination will continue for the rest of the population groups. In this sense, adolescents from 15 to 19 years old and young people from 20 to 24 years old will be able to continue requesting appointments.
Requirements for vaccination
In addition to being part of the age range, to receive the vaccine it is an essential requirement be a resident of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and appear on schedule, which is obtained only through the official website of the City Health Ministry.
On the day of the assigned shift, the person must appear with the DNI that proves residence in the City and the vaccination card. It is not necessary to go with a medical prescription. And in this case, for minors, it is not necessary for them to be accompanied by an adult of legal age.
Vaccinations available in the City
The vaccination centers to apply the dengue vaccine are distributed in the different neighborhoods of the City. They work in hospitals, CeSACS and out-of-hospital posts:
- Rivadavia Hospital – Commune 2 – Arenales 2733, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
- CeSac No. 11 – Commune 3 – Agüero 940, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
- CeSac No. 1 – Commune 4 – Av. Vélez Sarsfield 1271, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
- Durand Hospital – Commune 6 – Av. Díaz Vélez 5044, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
- CeSac No. 3 – Commune 8 – Av. Soldado de la Frontera 5144, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
- CeSac No. 37 – Commune 9 – Av. de los Corrales 6999, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
- Corralón Floresta (Extra hospital post) – Comuna 10 – C1407FIU, Av. Gaona 4660, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
- Pirovano Hospital – Commune 12 – Monroe 3555, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
- Islamic Center (Extra hospital post) – Comuna 14 – Av. Int. Bullrich 55, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
Source: Ambito
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