In Argentina, summer is approaching and with it the prevention campaign against dengue is deepening after what was the historical peak of infected during the 2023-2024 season. In this scenario, and with temperatures increasing, a study revealed that one in five cases of this disease can be linked to climate change.
In detail, the researchers stated that “19% of current dengue cases can be linked to climate change” because, with increasing temperatures, the area in which mosquitoes transmit diseases has expanded. Furthermore, the study warned that this ecological problem has the potential to cause a 40% to 60% increase in disease by 2050, with an increase in cases of between 150% and 200% in some areas.
Thus, researchers from the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene They stated that one in five cases of dengue can be linked to climate change and future increases in the mosquito-borne virus are inevitable.
Furthermore, the study also detailed that climate change has the potential to cause a 40% to 60% increase in disease by 2050with a consequent increase in cases between 150% and 200% in some areas. Thus, as explained by the experts, various regions of the planet will be at greater risk of contracting the virus as their temperatures reach the “optimal point” for the correct development of the virus. Aedes aegypti mosquito.
Finally, the researchers added that there are at least 257 million people living in places where this ecological problem could cause dengue cases to double over the next 25 years.
Dengue: where to get vaccinated in CABA
The vaccination campaign against dengue began at the end of September in the City of Buenos Aires. According to the planning of the Buenos Aires government, the first to receive their dose were the adolescents between 15 and 19 years old.
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After the initial inoculation stage, in November Jorge Macri’s administration extended vaccination to adults young people from 20 to 24 years old. The objective is to continue advancing until reaching the age group of 39 or 40 years.
All groups can access the vaccine with the corresponding registration through the website of the Buenos Aires Ministry of Health. To get a turn, you must have a DNI that proves residence in CABA and having a vaccination card.
It should be noted that no prescription is necessaryand if you are a minor, The company of an adult is not necessary either.. Vaccination is carried out both in hospitals and health centers, and main authorized places are:
- Rivadavia Hospital (Comuna 2) – Arenales 2733
- CeSac N° 11 (Comuna 3) – Agüero 940
- Durand Hospital (Comuna 6) – Av. Díaz Vélez 5044
- Pirovano Hospital (Comuna 12) – Monroe 3555
- Islamic Center (Comuna 14) – Av. Int. Bullrich 55
Dengue: where to get vaccinated in the Province of Buenos Aires
On the other hand, the province of Buenos Aires, governed by Axel Kicillof, also launched its own prevention and vaccination campaign against dengue. It started October 22 and the first to be inoculated were the people between 15 to 59 years old.
In this sense, the priority on the list was those people who have had a confirmed diagnosis of dengue during the years 2023 or 2024. The Buenos Aires Ministry of Health carried out a strategy of targeted immunization, pointing out in the groups that reflected having greater chances of contracting the disease.
To receive the vaccine, It is necessary to have a confirmed diagnosis of Dengue in the last two years, and notify in advance via email, with the designated place and the corresponding date. If you do not meet the requirements or have not received any notification, you can request a shift by entering the page of the Buenos Aires Ministry of Health, or by calling number 148.
Vaccinations are located in various hospitals and health centers in the following municipalities: Almirante Brown, Avellaneda, Berazategui, Berisso, Brandsen, Campana, Cañuelas, Ensenada, Escobar, Esteban Echeverría, Exaltación de la Cruz, Ezeiza, Florencio Varela, General Las Heras, General Rodríguez, General San Martín, Hurlingham, Ituzaingó, José C Paz, La Matanza, La Plata, Lanús, Lomas de Zamora, Luján, Malvinas Argentinas, Marcos Paz, Merlo, Moreno, Morón, Quilmes, Pilar, Presidente Perón, San Fernando, San Isidro, San Miguel, San Vicente, Tigre, Tres de Febrero, Vicente López and Zárate.
Source: Ambito
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