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Argentina Intensifies Efforts to Close Vaccination Gaps as Diseases Reemerge

National campaigns focus on boosting immunization rates among young adults and enforcing school vaccine mandates during Vaccination Week in the Americas.

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Overview

  • Argentina's vaccination rates have declined, with coverage for the pentavalent vaccine in infants falling to 80% in 2022, below the WHO-recommended 95% threshold.
  • Young adults remain the least vaccinated demographic, prompting targeted outreach during the ongoing Semana de la Vacunación en las Américas (April 26–May 3, 2025).
  • Proof of up-to-date vaccinations is now required for school enrollment in 2025, driving increased pediatric immunization rates.
  • Health experts warn of the resurgence of previously controlled diseases, emphasizing the need for adult booster shots and adherence to the National Immunization Calendar.
  • The Ministry of Health and regional campaigns highlight the importance of vaccines in reducing hospitalizations, preventing severe illness, and easing healthcare system burdens.