Axel Kicillo recently announced that, starting tomorrow, May 21, the fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine will be free and federal for everyone over 18 years of age in the province of Buenos Aires.
The governor indicated that the second reinforcement will be suitable for those who have already received the first; what’s more Axel Kicillo He assured that the second dose will be available in all vaccination centers in the province.
Axel Kicillo He made this announcement as part of his visit to a vaccination center in the municipality of Escobar, together with the Minister of Health, Nicolás Kreplak, and the local mayor, Carlos Ramil.
To receive the fourth dose, citizens over 18 years of age can go to any of the authorized posts in each of the province’s municipalities, with their vaccination card.
In addition, to be eligible for the second booster, it is necessary to have completed the vaccination schedule and have received the third dose, at least 4 months earlier.
It should be remembered that the fourth dose began to be administered in the province of Buenos Aires from mid-April, but this was used exclusively in people over 50 years of age and at risk population.
Meanwhile, the provincial Ministry of Health reported that 16 million people from Buenos Aires began their immunization schedule, 14.5 million received the second dose and more than 8.9 million applied a reinforcement component.
Axel Kicillof asked to reinforce biosecurity measures due to the fourth wave of the coronavirus
One of the areas of the country that registers the most an increase in infections, during the fourth wave of the coronavirus, is the province of Buenos Aires, so the governor stressed the importance of getting vaccinated.
In addition, the authorities recommend being careful with the use of the chinstrap, washing hands frequently and maintaining ventilated spaces to reduce the risk of contagion.