The Government of the City of Buenos Aires announced the places where the vaccine for the mosquito-borne disease will be administered. The allocation of appointments to receive the dose begins, as well as where to access it and who can receive it.
The dengue vaccination in the City of Buenos Aires There will be specially prepared centres to receive those who wish to receive the dose. After the delay in the start date of the campaign, it was revealed when they will begin to apply it, who can access it and what the confirmed schedule will be by age.
The Ministry of Health of the City of Buenos Aires reported that starting this week will begin to grant shiftsthrough its official website, for the application of the dengue vaccine.
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According to the Buenos Aires health portfolio, The vaccination plan will begin on Monday, September 30 with the age group of Teenagers between 15 and 19 years old who reside in the City of Buenos Aires.
Then the campaign of action against the dengue virus in the City will develop progressively and in stagesaccording to “national guidelines andSubject to vaccine availability“.
Dengue vaccine in CABA: which are the 12 vaccination centers where the doses will be administered
The City reported that the vaccination centers where the dengue vaccine will be applied will be distributed in different communes:
- CeSac 11 – Commune 3
- Rivadavia Hospital – Commune 2
- CeSac 1 – Commune 4
- Durand Hospital – Commune 6
- CeSac 3 – Commune 8
- CeSac 37 – Commune 9
- Corralón Floresta (extra-hospital post) – Commune 10
- Pirovano Hospital – Commune 12
- Islamic Center (Extra-hospital post) – Commune 14
Who should receive the dengue vaccine?
Vaccination in the City will begin in stages. First with the Teenagers aged 15 to 19then with the young people aged 20 to 29 and finally, with the aadults aged 30 to 39 years. Always according to the availability of vaccines.
The vaccine It is not indicated for:
- Under 4 years old
- Immunosuppressed patients
- Pregnant women
- Over 60 years old
What documentation do I need to bring to receive the dengue vaccine?
According to the City Government, those who wish to receive the dengue vaccine must have the following documentation:
- Identity document proving residence in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.
- Web shift assignment.
- It is not necessary to go with a medical prescription.
Source: Ambito
