Overview

• Santa Fe has administered nearly 120,000 doses of the Qdenga dengue vaccine, achieving varying coverage rates across targeted age groups.
• Santiago del Estero is implementing a neighborhood-level vaccination strategy for residents aged 15–39 in Capital and Banda departments to increase access and coverage.
• The Qdenga vaccine, approved in 2023, requires two doses spaced three months apart and is contraindicated for certain groups, including pregnant and immunocompromised individuals.
• Argentina’s national entomological surveillance network, with over 625 sensors, provides real-time data to assess mosquito activity and guide local responses.
• Pinto city has approved the acquisition of a 120-liter thermal fogger to enhance vector control as part of its dengue prevention measures.