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Vaccine Buenos Aires
Before we left for south America, we got by chance at the last minute a spot in the international vaccination center of Strasbourg and got all our vaccines up to date. But Tina didn’t have “Hepatitis B”. The doctor would only allow us to leave the place if we sign a paper accepting the risk of not having this vaccine.
So, she decided to do it. But that vaccine needs 3 shots:
- Now
- 1 month later
- 6 months later
Based on that, we knew we would have to do the vaccine while travelling. But the doctor advised us that 1 month can also be a bit more. Based on what we had in mind, we would be in Buenos Aires at the right time.
We also had with us a vaccination carnet and a prescription for the vaccine.
Getting to a Vaccination center
And yes, even without any planning, we ended up in Buenos Aires at the right time for the vaccine. There we asked a friend to help us find a vaccination center. And she directed us to the CeSAC N°38, a few blocks away from our accommodation.
We then left at 8:30am to get there by the opening at 9am. But when we arrived, we were told that this center cannot register new patient and that we have to go to a bigger center.
We were then directed toward the CeSAC N°22
As it was our first day here, we weren’t really used to. But that was too far to walked. We then figure out how to get a Sube card (public transport card) and how to top it up.
We then managed our way there for 10am.
Inside the vaccination center
When we arrived at CeSAC N°22, we first went to an electronic terminal and after a few click we got a ticket for the vaccination.
But we weren’t yet registered, so we lined up to “admittance”. And after a while, it was our turn. We then gave Tina’s passport and answered a few questions and we were all good.
Next thing to do was to wait until our number came out. And around 10:45am it was our turn.
The vaccine
We entered (I was also allowed in) to a room with 2 doctors. They asked again the vaccine we needed, gave them the vaccination carnet and the prescription. While one doctor was in front of the computer trying to enter something in it, the other one was preparing the vaccine and directly injecting it.
The other one, then just add the vaccine in the carnet and we were done for 11am.
And all of this was free and without any reservation.
“When overseas you learn more about your own country, than you do the place you’re visiting.” – Clint Borgen
Where to stay in Buenos Aires
- Budget: Airbnb Maia Apart
- Mid-Range: Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa
- Luxurious: Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
