The province had reached 72% coverage, higher than the national average, but below the 95% target.
The Ministry of Health He reported that the vaccination campaign against measles, rubella, mumps and polio will spread until the March 31st of this year. Although the coverage reached 72%, it is still below the established goal, which is why the campaign is extended again to reach the objective.
The campaign consists of the application of additional MMR vaccines (against measles, rubella and mumps) and IPV/Salk (inactivated polio), to children of 13 months to 4 years inclusive.
Vaccines are free and they are available in centers distributed throughout the province, in fixed posts and on territorial tours.
In the Cordoba cityin addition to being able to apply in the usual vaccination centers, there will also be special positions in the hypermarkets Freedom of Poeta Lugones and Villa Rivera Indarte on weekends (Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). In addition, vaccinations will be offered at the Good Shepherdwhere the reinforcements for Covid-19 are also placed, from Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Director of Epidemiology, Laura López explained that the objective of the campaign is “provide protection” to kids. “This vaccination campaign seeks to provide special protection to susceptible boys and girls, that is, those who have not received their doses on time or who did not obtain an adequate immune response. In addition, it is an opportunity to complete the schemes of this population for all vaccines, particularly also for Covid-19 ”.
He also added that “There is a permanent risk that viruses such as measles or polio enter Argentina through people who travel to regions with circulation, so that outbreaks could be generated in our country. Hence, it is essential to achieve maximum vaccination coverage as soon as possible”.