The Argentine Society of Immunology (SAI) issued a statement expressing its "deep concern" about the holding of the event "What do vaccines really contain?" in the Chamber of Deputies, considering that the activity promoted "scientifically unfounded" statements that pose a risk to public health. According to the Argentine News Agency, the scientific community condemned the fact that the Congress was the venue for a debate that "disregards expert voices" and undermines the health consensus that has characterized the country. The SAI warned that holding this type of event is an "extremely serious" matter given the current health context: Low Coverage: Argentina is facing a sharp drop in the coverage of the National Vaccination Calendar, which compromises herd immunity. Resurgence of Diseases: This situation favors the re-emergence of previously controlled diseases, citing confirmed cases this year of measles and pertussis (whooping cough), as well as the threat of polio. The scientific society stated that vaccines are a "state policy"—free and mandatory—and that their success has contributed to the Argentine health system being recognized as a model in the region. The statement concludes by reaffirming a clear, evidence-based message: "Vaccines are a central tool of public health, they are safe, effective, and essential to protect life," and condemning practices that seek to polarize public opinion in a harmful and unnecessary way.
