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- In Argentina, specialists remain on alert
- AAMR vaccination card
- Information about recommended vaccines for adults with comorbid diseases or over 65 years
- Vaccines against respiratory diseases
- Viral disease vaccines
- Vaccines against preventable vaccination diseases
- Combined vaccines against bacteria
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They launch the first adult vaccination card in Argentina. The Argentine Association of Respiratory Medicine creates a key tool for promoting informed decisions and strengthening respiratory health in the adult population.
Within the framework of the campaign “We know vaccination, your lungs in good hands with pneumonologists”the Argentine Association of Respiratory Medicine (AAMR) launches the first Adult vaccination card of the country.
This novel tool seeks to promote immunization as a central strategy for the prevention of respiratory diseases and other preventable pathologies, and is especially aimed at the adult population, a historically lagging group in terms of coverage and vaccination record.
The card includes a broad spectrum of recommended vaccines: Antigripal, Pneumococcus (13v, 20v and 23v), COVID-19, Respiratory Sympitial Virus (VSR), Herpes Zóster, Dengue, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), Triple Viral (measles, rubella, paperras), hepatitis A and B, chickenpox, meningococcus, double bacterial (tetanous and diphtheria) Dose and triple bacterial (DTPA – tetanus, diphtheria and convulsa cough).
“The idea is to facilitate access to information, demystify false beliefs and encourage the adult population to make informed decisions about their health.”highlights the Dr. Alejandro Chirino (MP 7420), Coordinator of the AAMR respiratory infections section and campaign spokesman.
The initiative arises in an international context of High viral circulation. During the recent winter in Europe, there was a particularly intense flu season and a parallel epidemic of VSR, especially serious in older adults and children under five years. While SARS-COV-2 activity has decreased, experts warn about the importance of Avoid co-infections that can aggravate clinical pictures, such as flu + covid-19 or flu + vsr, especially in risk groups.
In Argentina, specialists remain on alert
“Although for now we are below epidemic thresholds, in recent weeks a notable increase in cases of respiratory diseases regarding previous circulation occurred. We see in the offices and in daily care in hospitals, an increase in cases of patients with high respiratory infections and also evolution”warned the Dr. Witho.
The card seeks to facilitate the monitoring of complete vaccination schemes and adapted to each stage of adult life, promoting dialogue between patients and health professionals.
It is key that vaccination monitoring and recommendations on the dose scheme are performed by a health professional.
To access the digital card for free to enter https://www.aamr.org.ar/
AAMR vaccination card
Within the framework of our campaign “we know vaccination: your lungs in good hands with pneumonologists”, we launched the adult vaccination card
- It is available on the AAMR website
- It contains an updated list of recommended vaccines
- Includes a QR with information about each vaccine
Facilitate vaccination in patients:
- Downloadand share with your patients so that more people access their essential vaccines.
Information about recommended vaccines for adults with comorbid diseases or over 65 years
Vaccines against respiratory diseases
Antigripal (Annual)
• What prevents? The flu and its complications.
• Dose: An annual dose.
• Indicated for: all people over 65.
High dose antigripal (annual)
• What prevents? Like the common antigripal, but it has a greater number of antigens to generate a stronger immune response in older adults.
• Dose: An annual dose.
• Indicated for: Over 65 years with chronic diseases or high risk of complications.
• Availability: It may not be included in the official calendar, but it is recommended in certain cases.
13V pneumococcus (conjugate)
• What prevents? Pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis by pneumococcus.
• Dose: It is applied first before pneumo 23V.
23V pneumococcus (polysaccharide)
• What prevents? Expanded protection against pneumonia and other invasive infections.
• Dose: It applies at least one year after the 13V pneum.
20V pneumococcus (conjugate)
• What prevents? Like the 13V pneumo, but protects against more serotypes.
• Dose: Once in life. You can replace 13V pneumo.
COVID-19
• What prevents? COVID-19 and its serious complications.
• Dose: every 12 months.
• Indicated for: People over 50 and risk groups.
VSR (virus sinitial respiratory)
• What prevents? Serious VSR infections, such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
• Indicated for: Older adults with comorbidities.
Herpes Zóster (Slbs)
• What prevents? Herpes Zóster and postherpetic neuralgia.
• Dose: two doses with an interval of 2-6 months.
• Availability: Not included in the official calendar, but recommended in over 50 years.
Dengue
• What prevents? Dengue and its serious forms.
• Dose: two doses separated for three months.
• Indicated for: People who have had previous dengue and live in endemic areas.
HPV (human papillomavirus)
• What prevents? Cervical cancer, anus, penis and oropharynx.
• Dose: two doses separated for six months.
• Indicated for: It is not routinely recommended in over 65 years, but can be indicated in certain cases.
Vaccines against preventable vaccination diseases
Triple viral (measles, rubella, papers)
• What prevents? Measles, rubella and paper.
• Dose: A dose if there is no history of vaccination or prior infection.
• Indicated for: people not vaccinated or with an incomplete scheme.
Hepatitis A
• What prevents? Hepatitis A and its liver complications.
• Dose: a single dose in life.
• Indicated for: Not recommended routine in older adults, except in risk situations.
Hepatitis B
• What prevents? Chronic hepatitis B infection and its complications.
• Dose: three doses (0, 1 and 6 months).
• Indicated for: People who have not received full scheme.
chicken pox
• What prevents? Chickenpox and its complications.
• Dose: two doses separated for four weeks.
• Indicated for: People without a history of chickenpox or prior vaccination.
Meningococcus
• What prevents? Meningitis and meningococcal sepsis.
• Dose: It can be recommended in cases of immunosuppression or epidemiological risk.
Combined vaccines against bacteria
Double Bacteria (dT)
• What prevents? Tetanus and diphtheria.
• Dose: reinforcement every 10 years.
Triple bacterial (dtpa – tetanus, diphtheria and convulsa cough)
• What prevents? Like the double bacterial, but also protects against convulsive cough.
• Dose: It is recommended in certain cases instead of the DT. ?
Mandatory and free: Antigripal, pneumococcus, covid-19, hepatitis B, double bacterial.
Recommended but not free: Herpes Zóster, Dengue, VSR, ViceEL.
Where to get vaccinated: Health centers and public vaccinations.
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