Colombia City Offers Free Dengue Shots for 9-Year-olds

The city of Barranquilla, Colombia, has begun offering free dengue vaccines to all 9-year-old children, according to local health officials. The campaign aims to protect this age group from the mosquito-borne virus, which can cause severe fever, joint pain, and in some cases, life-threatening complications.

Health authorities are calling on parents and caregivers to bring their children to designated vaccination centers across the city. The initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce dengue cases in the region, especially