Headline: La Matanza Launches Mass Vaccination Campaign Against Influenza and COVID-19
The Secretariat of Public Health in La Matanza has kicked off a comprehensive vaccination campaign across the district, aiming to ensure the well-being of its residents. The drive, comprising various vaccination points, will administer both influenza and COVID-19 vaccines concurrently, along with other shots stipulated in the national immunization calendar.
Target Groups and Timings
The influenza vaccination campaign, set to run from Monday, January 6 to Friday, January 10, targets:
- Children aged six months to two years
- Pregnant women
- Postpartum women
- Individuals aged two to 64 with underlying health conditions
- Individuals aged 65 and above (without a medical order)
- Healthcare workers
Vaccination points, operating from 9 AM to 1 PM, have been established across seven localities: Isidro Casanova, González Catán, Ciudad Evita, Ciudad Madero, San Justo, Ciudad Celina, and Virrey del Pino.
Vaccination Schedule
Monday, January 6:
- Isidro Casanova: Juan Manuel de Rosas and Guillermo Marconi
- González Catán: Comedor, Domingo Scarlatti 5.974
- Ciudad Evita: Centro de Salud Dr. Carrillo, Av. Central and 200
- Ciudad Madero: CIC 02 de Abril, M. Thompson and Ricchieri
Tuesday, January 7:
- Isidro Casanova: Juan Manuel de Rosas and Guillermo Marconi
- San Justo: Plaza General San Martín, Arieta and Hipólito Yrigoyen
- Ciudad Celina: Centro de Salud Eizaguirre, Celman and Chávez
- Virrey del Pino: Centro de Salud Dr. Roca, Miller 4.250
Wednesday, January 8:
- Isidro Casanova: Juan Manuel de Rosas and Guillermo Marconi
- San Justo: Plaza General San Martín, Arieta and Hipólito Yrigoyen
- Virrey del Pino: Centro de Jubilados, El Trigo and Bragado
- Ciudad Evita: Centro de Salud Dr. Carrillo, Av. Central and 200
Thursday, January 9:
- Ciudad Madero: CIC 02 de Abril, M. Thompson and Ricchieri
- San Justo: Plaza General San Martín, Arieta and Hipólito Yrigoyen
- Virrey del Pino: CIC Los Álamos, Santiago del Estero and Gamarra
- Ciudad Evita: Centro de Salud Dr. Carrillo, Av. Central and 200
Friday, January 10:
- Isidro Casanova: Juan Manuel de Rosas and Guillermo Marconi
- Virrey del Pino: UB F. Vallese, Mza. 51 Lote 23, Barrio Nicole
- Ciudad Evita: Centro de Salud Dr. Carrillo, Av. Central and 200
- Ciudad Celina: Centro de Salud Eizaguirre, Celman and Chávez
If rain leads to the cancellation of activities on any given day, municipal authorities will notify the public about the rescheduled vaccination points in the affected locality.
The municipalities emphasized the importance of vaccination in the prevention of diseases and encouraged eligible residents to avail this opportunity to protect themselves and their communities.
