KATHMANDU: Argentina has unveiled plans for a targeted vaccination campaign against dengue in response to the significant rise in cases, with over 420,000 reported so far this year, according to the country's health ministry. The decision comes following recommendations from the National Immunization Commission (Conain) and forms part of a broader strategy to combat the endemic.
As outlined in a statement by the ministry, the vaccination program will prioritize affected areas and will be implemented in stages, starting with individuals aged between 15 and 19 years old in priority districts. The goal is to contain the spread of dengue and mitigate its impact on the population.
Official data released on May 5 revealed that dengue has been detected in 19 out of Argentina's 24 districts, with the number of reported cases reaching 420,867 and resulting in 291 deaths so far this year. Dengue, a viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, manifests with symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, vomiting, and rash, underscoring the urgent need for preventative measures like vaccination to curb its spread.
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