The head of Health Region VIII, Gaston Vargas, announced this Tuesday the extension of the attention of the Sanitary train which last Monday began operating in Mar del Plata. From today it will be possible to access vaccines and health services even in the evening shift.
The summer season reinforcement device mounted at the railway-automotive station works From Monday to Saturday from 9 to 13 and starting Wednesday January 11 from from 15.30 to 19.30maintaining the morning slot.
It should be noted that from Monday the first booster will be applied for boys and girls aged 6 months to 2 years, the second booster for people aged 3 to 17 and the third booster for people over 18. “Yesterday another booster was enabled for all age groups. Four months after the last dose, I’m able to apply a new booster,” said Vargas 0223.
Those interested in getting vaccinated against Covid-19 can approach the Sanitary Train on Avenida Luro at 4500 with a National Identity Document (DNI) in hand or proof of vaccination.
The head of the VIII Health Region said that vaccines for all ages are also applied in the Health Train calendar and there are promotional workshops for problematic substance use, oral health, sexual health and blood donation , among others. “We are raising awareness of all these issues to ensure access,” he said.
It should be remembered that in the Province of Buenos Aires the vaccine is free and federal for the following groups:
– Under 3 years: Primary schedule of two doses, plus a booster.
– People between 3 and 17 years old: Primary scheme + two boosters.
– Persons aged 18 and over: Primary scheme + three reinforcers.
– Immunocompromised people, aged 12 and over and over 50 who received the first 2 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine. : Primary scheme of three doses + three boosters.
What are the vaccination posts in Mar del Plata
Health center no. 1: Colon and Salta. Monday to Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm and 5.00pm to 9.00pm, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 8.00am to 5.00pm
Alto Camet: Cura Brochero 7100. Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 16:00.
Southern beaches: Calle 11 n°360 Serena. From Monday to Friday from 9 to 16
Ameghino: Av. Luro 10052. From Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 16:00
Cema: Pehuajó 250. Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 15:00.
Batán Health Center: Calle 145 and 132. Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 15:00
La Peregrina Health Centre: 226 km route 17. Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 15:00
Jorge Newbery: Moreno 9375. Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm.
El Martillo: Genova 6657. From Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 14:00.
Meyrelles: Alejandro Korn 2279. Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm.
Maternal and Child Hospital: Castelli 2450. From Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 19:00
