Overview
- Argentina’s pediatric society warned of a “fragile collective immunity,” citing 2024 coverage as low as 46% for the measles–mumps–rubella dose at school entry and 47% for the polio booster.
- Santa Fe confirmed an active pertussis outbreak with 207 suspected cases, 30 confirmed and the death of a one‑month‑old infant, prompting calls to vaccinate pregnant women and complete childhood schedules.
- Provincial programs are intensifying school vaccinations and active retrieval of under‑immunized children, though officials report barriers such as missing permissions and low follow‑through by families.
- Salta reported coverage above 75% for children and adolescents, which authorities still deem insufficient against program targets near 95%, while Catamarca officials flagged persistent gaps at ages 18 months, school entry and 11 years.
- National debate escalated after Deputy Marilú Quiroz opposed compulsory vaccination and criticized ANMAT, drawing repudiation efforts from lawmakers as health data show sharply reduced uptake across key doses.