Overview
- Salta’s immunization program reports pediatric and adolescent coverage above 75% as of October, a level authorities say remains below targets needed to prevent outbreaks.
- Health and education ministries in Salta are coordinating in‑school vaccinations, but efforts are hindered by missing vaccination cards and a lack of guardian authorization.
- The 2025 national coverage report shows stronger uptake in early‑life doses but significant declines in boosters, with some five‑year indicators such as MMR or varicella falling below 50%.
- Specialists warn that suboptimal coverage increases risks from diseases like measles and pertussis, and they urge completion of schedules as a community protection measure.
- Amid a pertussis outbreak in Santa Fe that includes one infant death and dozens of confirmed cases, officials are calling for maternal dTpa in pregnancy and timely childhood boosters.