2024-03-23 19:10:00
The Minister of Health of the Province of Buenos Aires, Nicolás Kreplak, anticipated that in April the dengue epidemic will reach its peak and that in Latin America (and in Argentina in particular), We are experiencing the worst moment of this disease.
As the official explained to The uncovering85% of infections occur in homes and the advance of the epidemic is due to climatic conditions that do not favor the reduction of the spread of the mosquito vector.
“We are experiencing the worst dengue epidemic in Latin America and Argentina in particular,” he stated. About the vaccine, maintained that it is “very safe and has demonstrated efficacy, especially between 4 and 60 years old.” Additionally, he warned that those who have already suffered from the disease or have pre-existing medical conditions face a higher risk.
Regarding the vaccination campaigns, he said that since March 21, the vaccination began to be applied throughout the province of Buenos Aires. anti-flu vaccine in a staggered manner and older people, health workers and pregnant women had priority.
According to data from the latest National Epidemiological Bulletin, 102,898 cases were registered in 19 provinces. If compared to the same period in 2023, this translates into a multiplication by 11. In the 2023/2024 season, 79 deaths from dengue were recorded.
Experts recommend eliminating all unused containers that may accumulate water, preventing a puddle from forming on the top of pots, using repellent appropriate to your age, and wearing light clothing that covers your arms and legs.
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Vaccines and link between the Nation and the province
The minister announced that a new vaccine was incorporated into the National Calendar, a tool to prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), causing most bronchiolitis, which is one of the main causes of infant mortality in the first months of life. “There are 200 thousand cases of bronchiolitis per year. In the province last year we had more than 90 children die that we could avoid with this vaccination,” he lamented.
On the other hand, Kreplak expressed concern about the economic burden in a critical situation. “All this requires a tremendous economic effort. The vaccines are provided by the Nation, that continues, but all the vaccination, logistics, distribution, we do it in the Province,” he clarified.
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