Governor Jaldo announced the extension of coverage against dengue for the population between 20 and 24 years old

The first regional director, accountant Osvaldo Jaldo, made the announcement together with the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Luis Medina Ruiz. It should be noted that essential workers from the fields of Health, Security, Education, registered journalists and young people between 15 and 19 years of age are currently being vaccinated against dengue in the province.

In this context, the governor reassured the public regarding the plan with which they are working and which guarantees full coverage that includes two doses: “This means that only that the first vaccine will be given, but that the second will also be given. ” on insurance. Tucumán is the province that bought the most vaccines in the country with 200,000 doses and we plan to buy more if necessary, we want to give peace of mind to the people that the today the second dose sure when the time is over. “

“We used to vaccinate young people between 15 and 19 years old, now we are going from 20 to 24 years old, adding another age group due to health decisions technical. We move from essential services to one section of society and now to another; “We have to prepare for a hot summer with lots of mosquitoes and dengue, so it’s better that we all get vaccinated,” he said. Jaldo At the same time, he congratulated and thanked the Health team for the support they have been giving to the community.

Minister of Public Health, doctor Luis Medina Ruizconfirmed that the date is good news, as all young people born in the year 2000 to 2009 can now be vaccinated at any of the vaccination centers in the – division.

“This Saturday we will be vaccinating at the Family Vaccination Center, so that those people who cannot, for reasons of study or work or because of schedule inconvenience, can arrive during the week. It is important to remember that people who have had dengue fever in the past six months cannot get the vaccine, as the vaccine would not be effective in these cases, nor can those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. the breast or those who have an underlying disease that suppresses their immune system. .”, he concluded.