Influenza vaccination in Buenos Aires: where and when to get vaccinated?

this anti-flu vaccine has been confirmed by the government Province of Buenos Aires With the beginning of autumn and details Who can apply it and when and where they can apply it Be protected during the height of the virus’s spread.

Nicols Kreplak, Head of Health Portfolio, announces launch 2024 Flu Vaccination Campaign Buenos Aires Government Seek to reduce complications, hospitalizations, deaths and sequelae As high-risk groups become infected with the influenza virus.

Influenza is a respiratory viral illness that usually occurs during the coldest months of the year, and most affected people recover without treatment. However, Complications may occur in young children, the elderly, pregnant or postpartum women, and people with risk factors. Severity of disease.

In their PBA Health portfolio they highlight: It’s important to remember that the flu shot does not spread the disease.because it is made with inactivated (dead) viruses and it can be used with COVID-19, pneumococci, or other viruses on the national calendar.

How often should doses be administered?

To prevent influenza, it is necessary Apply once a year Ensure immunity to the flu virus variants that circulate each season.

Variant purchased in Argentina Contains variants that spread during northern hemisphere winter Have a greater impact so that when the cold reaches our country, high-risk populations are protected from these viruses.

Who should get the flu vaccine

people Over 65 years old, People aged 2 to 64 with risk factors, pregnant women and medical personnel They do not need a medical order to require vaccination, they can simply go to an authorized place.

in the case of Boys and girls aged 6 to 24 monthsequivalent to two doses given 30 days apart for the first injection, and then once a year.

Learn where to get your flu shot enter here.

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Who should get the flu vaccine?

• health personnel
• Pregnant women: Take one dose during any trimester of pregnancy.
• For those who have purulent: If you have not received injections during pregnancy (preferably before discharge from the maternity hospital), give one dose within 10 days of delivery.
• Boys and girls between 6 months and 2 years
• People aged 2 to 64 years old Risk factors (no medical advice required)
• People 65 and older: One dose annually.
• Strategic talent.