Vacunar

What Vacunar does

Vacunar (legal entity VACUNAR S.A.) is a privately held Argentine healthcare services company founded in 1993 and headquartered in Buenos Aires. It operates a network of vaccination centers distributed across high-traffic shopping malls and residential neighborhoods in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area (including Abasto, DOT Baires, Unicenter, Recoleta, Belgrano, Caballito, Devoto, Villa Urquiza, Otamendi, and San Isidro), delivering walk-in (demanda espontánea) immunization services to individual patients. The company also runs Vacunar en Casa, a free home-vaccination service booked through the Mi Vacunar digital platform, and offers corporate immunization plans (Planes de Inmunización para Empresas) to enterprise buyers.

Beyond vaccination, Vacunar operates VacunarLab, an ISO 9001:2015 certified clinical laboratory offering over 885 laboratory practices (hematology, endocrinology, infectology, serology, clinical chemistry), and VacunarLab Genética, a genetic testing division providing prenatal NIPT, fetal sex determination, paternity, sports, nutrition and comprehensive DNA panels, accessible without medical prescription. Adjacent operations include Centro Médico Vacunar Devoto (a multi-specialty outpatient center covering nutrition, cardiology, infectology, travel medicine, hematology, and pediatrics), Droguería Vacunar (a wholesale distributor of vaccines, medical devices, nutritional formulas and immunoglobulins across Argentina), and Servicios Especiales (delivery of nutritional formulas and reproductive-health devices).

Revenue is generated primarily via transaction-fee billing to patients and health-insurance providers (obra social/prepaga), supplemented by one-time genetic-test fees, recurring corporate immunization contracts, and wholesale hardware distribution. The company also operates the 'Farmacias Amigas de Vacunar' franchise partnership model for territorial expansion and runs Fundación Vacunar, a non-profit foundation engaged in clinical research and professional education in immunizations. The company has 51–100 employees and operates no app, public-API platform, or proprietary AI/ML capability.

Name

Vacunar

Legal name

VACUNAR S.A.

Website

https://vacunar.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vacunar is a privately held Argentine healthcare services company founded in 1993 that operates a network of vaccination centers across Buenos Aires, supplemented by free home vaccination, an ISO 9001:2015 clinical laboratory, genetic testing, corporate immunization plans, and nationwide wholesale distribution of vaccines and medical supplies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vaccination and Preventive Healthcare Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Home Health Care Services (621610), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Public & Private Vaccine Provider Networks (Clinics/Pharmacies/Physicians) (HLAJAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Immunization & Vaccine Clinics (HLAKAGAJ)

Keywords

• Vaccination services
• Clinical laboratory
• Genetic testing
• Home immunization
• Corporate immunization plans

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vaccination Services: Core revenue from administering vaccines at vaccination centers and home visits. Services are covered by health insurance (obra social/prepaga) or paid out-of-pocket by private patients. Walk-in service available at all locations.
2. Laboratory Clinical Analysis: VacunarLab provides clinical laboratory services with over 885 different tests. Revenue from laboratory analysis services billed to patients or insurance providers.
3. Genetic Testing Services: VacunarLab Genética offers prenatal, paternity, sports, nutrition and comprehensive genetic testing panels. Services available without medical prescription, with results delivered digitally and medical counseling included.
4. Enterprise Immunization Plans: Corporate vaccination plans for businesses to immunize employees, generating B2B revenue from companies.
5. Wholesale Distribution (Droguería): Distribution and commercialization of medical devices, nutritional formulas, vaccines, and immunoglobulins to healthcare facilities across Argentina.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vacunar operates a network of strategically distributed vaccination centers across Buenos Aires offering walk-in immunization services, complemented by a free home vaccination service (Vacunar en Casa). The company also delivers ISO 9001:2015 certified clinical laboratory analysis (VacunarLab), genetic testing services including prenatal NIPT and paternity testing (VacunarLab Genética), multi-specialty outpatient consultations at Centro Médico Vacunar Devoto, wholesale distribution of medical devices and vaccines (Droguería Vacunar), and corporate immunization plans for businesses.

Product overview

Vacunar is a healthcare services company operating a network of vaccination centers across Buenos Aires, Argentina. The core offering consists of two main service channels: Vacunar en Sede (walk-in vaccination at physical branches) and Vacunar en Casa (free home vaccination service). Supporting these core services are VacunarLab (ISO 9001:2015 certified clinical laboratory offering hematology, serology, and clinical chemistry), VacunarLab Genética (genetic testing division providing prenatal NIPT, fetal sex determination, sports genetics, nutrition genetics, paternity testing, and a comprehensive Test Integral), and Centro Médico Vacunar Devoto (outpatient medical center with specialists in nutrition, cardiology, infectious diseases, and pediatrics). Additional services include Servicios Especiales (distribution of nutritional formulas and reproductive health devices), Droguería Vacunar (wholesale distribution of medical devices and vaccines), corporate immunization plans for businesses, Mi Vacunar digital platform for appointment management, and Fundación Vacunar (non-profit foundation for vaccination research and education). The company also operates a pharmacy partnership program called 'Farmacias Amigas de Vacunar' to expand territorial coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vacunar en Casa Free home vaccination service that brings immunization to patients' homes, allowing appointment booking through the Mi Vacunar platform for the patient and their family group.
• Vacunar en Sede Network of vaccination centers distributed strategically across Buenos Aires, operating on a walk-in basis (demanda espontánea) for general vaccination services including routine immunizations, travel vaccines, school entry vaccines, and seasonal flu shots.
• VacunarLab ISO 9001:2015 certified clinical analysis laboratory offering over 885 different laboratory practices including hematology, endocrinology, infectology, serology, and clinical chemistry. Walk-in service available at Abasto, Villa Urquiza, and Devoto locations.
• VacunarLab Genética - Prenatal (NIPT) Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) analyzing fetal DNA from maternal blood to detect chromosomal abnormalities including Down syndrome (trisomy 21), Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18), and Patau syndrome (trisomy 13), available from 10 weeks gestation.
• VacunarLab Genética - Determinación de Sexo Fetal sex determination test using cell-free fetal DNA in maternal blood, providing results from 8 weeks gestation with accuracy comparable to 20-24 week structural ultrasounds.
• VacunarLab Genética - Deporte Genetic analysis for sports optimization evaluating genetic variants affecting muscle development, exercise response, injury risk, and physical capacity to design personalized training and nutrition plans.
• VacunarLab Genética - Nutrición Nutritional genetics panel analyzing how genes interact with diet, exercise, and metabolism to identify food intolerances and personalize nutrition and exercise recommendations.
• VacunarLab Genética - Paternidad DNA paternity testing with blood sample analysis providing confirmation or exclusion of paternity with over 99.99% certainty, delivered within 30 days.
• VacunarLab Genética - Test Integral Comprehensive genetic test exploring ancestrality, food sensitivities, hereditary diseases, and pathology development probabilities through four specialized panels: Wellness, Health, Ancestry, and Nutrition, delivered within 50 business days.
• Centro Médico Vacunar Devoto Multi-specialty medical center at the Devoto branch offering outpatient consultations in nutrition (diabetes specialist), cardiology, infectious diseases, travel medicine, hematology, and pediatrics, plus pre-surgical evaluations. Accepts OSDE insurance and private patients, ISO 9001:2015 certified.
• Servicios Especiales Delivery of nutritional formulas, medications, and reproductive health medical devices for patients requiring specialized nutritional or reproductive health products.
• Droguería Vacunar Wholesale distribution service for medical devices, nutritional formulas, vaccines, and immunoglobulins operating throughout Argentina, targeting pharmacies and healthcare institutions.
• Planes de Inmunización para Empresas Corporate immunization plans designed for businesses to protect their workforce through scheduled vaccination programs at company premises or nearby locations.
• Farmacias Amigas de Vacunar Franchise partnership model where Vacunar extends its vaccination standards and protocols to established pharmacies, enabling vaccination services in pharmacy settings with planned national expansion across Argentina.
• Mi Vacunar Digital Platform Patient-facing digital platform for managing home vaccination appointments for the user and family members, accessing health news, and accessing services like reproductive health and nutritional formulas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 885 different laboratory practices available at VacunarLab
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Farmacia Gran PacíficocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 May 2026Alliance under 'Farmacias Amigas' model where Vacunar extends its vaccination standards and protocols to established pharmacies. The first partner location at Av. Santa Fe 4538 enables vaccination services in pharmacy setting. This franchise model is designed for national expansion across Argentina.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Swiss Medical Group: Argentina's largest prepaid health plan with owned clinics, vaccination services, and laboratory infrastructure. Comparable because it vertically integrates insurance, outpatient services, and labs - the same value-chain nodes Vacunar occupies privately.
• Centro Médico CEMIC: Established Argentine multi-specialty medical center with on-site laboratory and outpatient services. Comparable in operating model (integrated medical center + lab + outpatient care) though far broader in specialty scope than Vacunar's Devoto center.
• Galeno: Argentine prepaid health plan with owned clinics, sanatoriums, and outpatient services. Comparable as another vertically integrated payer-provider that competes with Vacunar for vaccination and outpatient share while serving as a contracted payer.
• OSDE: Major Argentine prepaid health plan with affiliated provider network including vaccination and diagnostic services. Comparable because it is both a payer (which Vacunar accepts) and an operator of healthcare delivery assets, defining the competitive landscape Vacunar navigates.

Direct peers

• Inmunomedica: Latin American clinic network focused on immunology, vaccination, and travel medicine services. Comparable to Vacunar's niche positioning around private-pay vaccination and travel-health consultations across the region.
• Stamboulian: Buenos Aires-based infectious disease and vaccination specialist offering travel medicine, clinical analysis, and immunization services in a clinic-style network. Most directly comparable to Vacunar given the overlapping private vaccination, lab, and travel-medicine offerings in the same city.
• Helios Salud: Argentine network operating specialized vaccination centers across Buenos Aires with walk-in access and home-visit services. Comparable to Vacunar on core GTM (multi-site vaccination centers, scheduled and walk-in services) and patient mix.

Regional players

• DASA (Diagnósticos da América): Latin America's largest diagnostics and clinical laboratory network, operating across Brazil and other LatAm markets. Comparable as a regional multi-site lab operator with a broader test menu and footprint than VacunarLab, though outside Argentina.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vacunar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@vacunar4551
• Facebookfacebook.com/CentrosVacunar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vacunar
• Instagraminstagram.com/vacunar

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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