# La Rioja childhood vaccination initiative

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/la-rioja-childhood-vaccination-initiative
> Updated: 2026-10-13T14:56:11.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In La Rioja, the provincial government has implemented an interministerial strategy called ‘Activá tu Escudo’. This initiative, a collaboration between the Ministries of Health and Education, targets students in initial and primary school levels to increase childhood vaccination rates.

In the first 38 days of the program, vaccination coverage for children born in 2020 and 2021 rose from 40% to 54%. For those born in 2015, coverage increased by approximately 10 percentage points, exceeding 60%. Several departments, including Chamical, Vinchina, and Sanagasta, have already met or exceeded the 90% coverage goal for one of the prioritized cohorts. The program aims to reach a 90% threshold to strengthen community protection against vaccine-preventable diseases.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: La Rioja remains in epidemic state for respiratory infections

La Rioja remains in an epidemic state for respiratory infections. While COVID-19 cases are declining, influenza shows a slight increase, and children under one remain the most affected group.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-rioja-remains-in-epidemic-state-for-respiratory-infections

### 2026-09-21: La Rioja childhood vaccination rates rise under ‘Activá tu Escudo’

La Rioja's ‘Activá tu Escudo’ initiative has increased childhood vaccination rates, with some departments reaching 90% coverage within 38 days of implementation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-rioja-childhood-vaccination-rates-rise-under-activ-tu-escudo

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Cite as: La Rioja childhood vaccination initiative. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/la-rioja-childhood-vaccination-initiative