The application of the fourth dose of coronavirus vaccines (or second booster dose) was agreed by the Ministers of Health of the 24 national jurisdictions gathered in the Federal Health Council (Cofesa)in April, in the face of the increase in covid-19 infections, and in line with the endorsement given by the United States regulatory body, for greater immunity and a decrease in hospitalization and mortality.
According to the latest data from the national Ministry of Health, 89.7% of people started their vaccination schedule, 81.6% completed it and 40.7% applied their first booster dose. Since April 14, the second reinforcement for prioritized groups began to be applied throughout the country, according to the scheme determined by each jurisdiction.
On March 29, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had endorsed the use of a fourth dose of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for everyone over 50after both pharmaceutical companies demonstrated the effectiveness of a second booster dose to protect against a serious picture of covid.
As indicated, the available evidence on the use of a second booster “shows a longer duration of the immune response and a decrease in hospitalization and mortality from covid-19.”
Who should apply a fourth dose?
The enforcement campaign second booster dose or fourth dose started in mid-April with the priority groups: health personnel, people 50 years of age or older, and immunocompromised people over 12 years of age.
He then moved forward with vaccination strategic staff and people aged 18 to 49 with risk factor’s and plans to end with the call to all people from the age of 18.
Although each province implements the vaccination strategy in the way it deems most convenient, the Buenos Aires province announced that everyone over the age of 18 will be able to give yourself freely (no turn) and federal (it is not necessary to live in the Buenos Aires territory) the fourth dose.
In the Buenos aires city The second reinforcement is being applied to all those over 50 years of age, immunocompromised people and health, education and security workers with a previous shift.
What is the recommended interval between doses?
Cofesa defined a minimum interval of 4 months from the application of the first booster and the second. And it is recommended to wait 90 days after having coronavirusto apply the fourth dose.
What vaccines are given as booster doses?
The Ministry of Health explained that according to the information from immunogenicity studies, the effectiveness of heterologous schemes (different brands) and the availability of doses, vaccines with a viral vector platform may be used as a booster (AstraZeneca, Cansino, Sputnik V component I y Sputnik V component II) and platform mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech y Moderna).
In the case of pregnant people with a second booster indication, they recommend mRNA platform vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech or Modern).
Can I apply the flu vaccine together with the COVID one?
The Ministry of Health recommended the co-administration of the COVID-19 vaccines along with any other vaccinesbeing able to administer the same day or on different dayswithout requiring an interval between doses.
Should girls and boys get a booster?
For boys who already have the complete primary scheme of two doses and who are 12 years old, it is indicated to apply a first mRNA platform vaccine booster (Pfizer or Moderna)regardless of the primary schema received.
On the other hand, if upon turning 12 they received only one dose of the anticovid vaccine, the primary schedule will be continued with the same vaccine for complete the homologous schemeand in the reinforcement, a vaccine with an mRNA platform will be used.
Should I get vaccinated to travel abroad and to enter Argentina?
As of September 24, 2021, Argentines and residents in national territory who travel abroad can arrive in Argentina and not do mandatory isolation if they have the complete vaccination schedule, at least 14 days before entering the country. And if the vaccination was abroad, the person must have the proof validated by the country Where was your vaccination?
On the other hand, the Directorate of Migration recommends that Argentines with the need to travel frequently consult the sites of the Embassies and Consulates in Argentina of the place to which they intend to go, to avoid inconveniences in the planning of the trips. Detailed information on the requirements for entry to the most frequent destinations of Argentines is given on the Migrations website.
You can check the website “DestinationTracker” of the International Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In the case of traveling through South America, it is recommended to download the mobile application of MERCOSUR and Associated States: Open South America. And if the trip is to Europe, it can be consulted on the website in Spanish of the European Union: Reopen Europa.
Vaccination locations and times
Looking at this page, https://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/salud/vacunas/horarios-de-vacunatorios, information can be obtained from all vaccination centers in CABA. for vaccination of 4th dose in the rest of Argentinaconsult in Argentina.gob.ar. In addition, since Tuesday, June 1, the headquarters of the Road Tourism Corridors Associationin Caballito as a new COVID-19 vaccination center.
