New vaccination day for Monte 29 regiment personnel – Agenfor

He was vaccinated against hepatitis B, the adult double vaccine, and the flu vaccine.

The 29th Regiment of the Capital Monte launched a new vaccination campaign, and soldiers were vaccinated with different vaccines included in the current calendar.

The campaign, conducted by vaccinators at the St. Augustine Community Health Center and coordinated by the Immunization Division of the Ministry of Human Development, is aimed at enhancing the protection of members of the Argentine Army infantry regiment stationed. Province.

In this context, Dr. Karina Girard, director of the aforementioned health center, reported that “a total of 183 doses” of the corresponding “hepatitis B, adult dual and influenza” vaccines had been administered this time.

In this regard, he reiterated the importance of the personnel of the 29th Monte, who were considered “vital and strategic to the mission they carried out, to be able to complete the vaccination program and keep abreast of the three vaccines being offered so that they could Ability to be protected from diseases that can evolve into severe forms and seriously complicate health.

In this regard, he recalls that since 2012, the hepatitis B vaccine “has been universally applicable, that is, all people, girls and boys, as well as adults, must receive the prescribed dose of the vaccine. Although it has Dosing for children, as shown on the calendar, from age 11 onwards as well as for all adults, but we must have a plan that includes three doses to be considered complete and the immunization achieved to be effective.

Regarding the flu vaccine, he noted that the dose must be given annually to those deemed at risk, as well as to essential workers such as soldiers.

At the same time, speaking of the importance of the double bacterial vaccine (i.e. the double adult vaccine), he assured that it is essential to prevent diphtheria and tetanus.

He explained that if the person has evidence that they have received the vaccine’s designated three-dose regimen, a booster dose will then be given every 10 years. “However, if a primary schedule of three doses is not documented, then that schedule should be followed by booster doses every 10 years.”

Finally, the director noted that at San Antonio community health centers, calendar vaccines are available so that residents who need to fill out vaccination cards or those of their children or other relatives “carry their ID to get the necessary vaccines.” Dose and renew your card and always stay up to date”.