Flu Vaccination Campaign 2026 Begins in La Plata and Buenos Aires Province

The 2026 flu vaccination campaign has commenced in La Plata and throughout the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The initiative aims to reduce hospitalizations and severe complications during peak viral circulation months, with a phased approach prioritizing specific groups.

Who is Eligible in the First Phase?

The initial stage of the vaccination campaign, which began on March 11, 2026, focuses on:

• Healthcare personnel
• Individuals over 65 years of age

Health officials recommend getting vaccinated before the onset of colder weather, as the vaccine takes several days to develop protective immunity. Viral circulation typically accelerates during autumn and winter.

Second Phase Expansion

Once the first phase is complete, the campaign will expand to include:

• Pregnant individuals (in any trimester)
• Postpartum women (up to 10 days after childbirth, preferably before discharge)
• Children aged 6 months to 2 years
• Individuals aged 2 to 64 years with risk factors (with medical certification)
• Strategic personnel

Vaccination Centers in La Plata

Vaccinations are being administered in municipal health centers, public hospitals and the Central Vaccination Center in La Plata. Operating hours are generally Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 12 PM, though some facilities may offer extended hours.

Here is a list of vaccination centers:

• Health Unit No. 1 –Los Hornos: 145 between 59 and 60
• Sanitary Unit No. 2 – Los Hornos: 66 and 143
• Sanitary Unit No. 3 –Los Hornos: 45 between 145 and 146
• Sanitary Unit No. 4 –Villa Elisa: Camino Centenario and Arana
• Sanitary Unit N°5–City Bell: 12 and 19
• Health Unit N°6–La Plata: 122 between 80 and 81
• Sanitary Unit No. 7–Villa Elvira: 7 and 82
• Sanitary Unit No. 8–La Plata: 20 and 85
• Health Unit No. 9–Tolosa: 3 and 528
• Sanitary Unit N°10–San Ponciano: 208 and 516
• Health Unit N°11–Arturo Seguí: 9 de Julio and Alem
• Sanitary Unit No. 12–Gorina: 138 and 481
• Sanitary Unit N°13–La Plata: 41 between 10 and 11
• Sanitary Unit No. 14–La Plata: 17 between 529 and 530
• Sanitary Unit N°15–La Plata: 520 and 118
• Sanitary Unit N°16–Los Hornos: 66 between 173 and 174
• Sanitary Unit N°17–City Bell: 449 corner 27
• Sanitary Unit N°18–Lisandro Olmos: 45 between 187 and 187 bis
• Sanitary Unit N°19–La Plata: 4 and 611 bis
• Sanitary Unit N°20–Las Malvinas: 139 between 33 and 34
• Sanitary Unit N°21–Arana: 131 between 639 and 640
• Sanitary Unit No. 25–Ringuelet: 514 between 11 and 12
• Sanitary Unit No. 26–Villa Alba: 122 and 605
• Health Center No. 27: 526 between 24 and 25
• Health Center N°28–Gonnet: 10 and 491
• Health Center N°31: 186 and 492
• Health Center N°32–Hernández: 131 and 510
• Health Center N°33–La Granja: 142 and 520
• Health Center N°34–Barrio Santa Ana: 156 between 528 and 529
• Health Center N°35–Villa Elvira: 121 between 99 and 600
• Health Center No. 36–Villa Elisa: 412 and 29
• Health Center N°37–Los Hornos: 137 between 79 and 80
• Health Center N°38–City Bell: 7 bis and 477
• Health Center N°41: 84 between 131 and 132
• Health Center N°43–Villa Elvira: 7 and 632
• Health Center N°44–Los Hornos: 59 and 154
• Health Center N°45 – El Retiro neighborhood: 46 and 158
• Health Center N°46–Altos de San Lorenzo: 16 and 608
• Elina de la Serna Hospital: 8 between 41 and 42
• San Juan de Dios Hospital: 27 and 70
• San Roque Hospital (Gonnet): 508 between 18 and 19
• San Martín General Hospital: 1 and 70
• Rodolfo Rossi Hospital: 37 between 116 and 117
• Alejandro Korn Hospital (Melchor Romero): 520 between 173 and 178
• Sor María Ludovica Hospital: 14 N°1631
• Ricardo Gutiérrez Hospital: Diagonal 114 between 39 and 40
• Noel H. Sbarra Hospital: 8 and 67
• José Ingenieros Hospital (Melchor Romero): 161 and 514
• Urban Center No. 1: 55th Street No. 1185 between 18 and 19
• Comprehensive Medicine Center: 11 between 46 and 47 N°724
• Italian Hospital: 51 between 29 and 30
• First Aid Room – Etcheverry: 52 and 228
• Service center in El Peligro: Route 2 km 44.5

Private Vaccination Costs

For those seeking vaccination outside the public system, the cost in pharmacies is approximately $70,000 pesos, though prices may vary by province and availability.

Provincial Concerns Regarding Vaccine Delivery

Buenos Aires Minister of Health Nicolás Kreplak has expressed concern over the national government’s delivery of bronchiolitis vaccines, stating that the province is currently out of stock. He also noted a lack of pediatric flu vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines for children with chronic conditions.