Mexico broadcasts travel alert for measles outbreaks in the USA and Canada

The Mexico Ministry of Health He issued one alert travel before him Increased measles cases reported in United States and Canada For 2024. Through a statement, the agency urged the population to reinforce prevention measures, especially those who plan to visit these countries in the coming weeks.

And, according to the notice, until April 17, 2025 they had notified 800 measles cases in the United States y 880 in Canadadistributed in various regions, which represents a Risk for non -vaccinated people or with Incomplete vaccination schemes.

What to do if you travel to the US or Canada?

Given the situation in the United States and Canada, Health authorities of Mexico They recommended to put special caution and follow the following recommendations before, during and after traveling to affected areas:

Before traveling:

• Verify that the vaccination scheme be complete, especially the SRP vaccine (Measles, rubella and mumps)
• Apply the vaccine at least 14 days before the trip If there is no previous protection
• Consult a doctor in case of symptoms during or after the trip

During the trip:

If during the trip you suspected or had contact with confirmed cases of measles It should be:

• Look for medical attention immediately
• Avoid close contact with other people for seven days from the start of the cutaneous eruption (exanthema)
• Stay in the place where you stay, except to request medical care
• Avoid traveling and limiting contact with other people
• In case you need to go out to Request medical care or for strictly necessary situations, maintain as much distance with other people, use High efficiency mask such as N95 or KN95, perform frequent hand washing

After the trip:

If they traveled to these countries and on the return to Mexico there is some Sign or symptom of the disease Within the subsequent 21 days, you must Request medical care Immediately, referring to the history of the trip, the current vaccination scheme, the places visited from the return and people with whom a narrow contact was had.

What is measles and what are its symptoms?

Measles is a disease highly contagiouswhich is transmitted by direct contact with respiratory secretions or through air.

According to the Ministry of Healththeir symptoms include:

• High fever
• Nasal congestion
• Tos
• Skin rashes

However, in Severe cases Patients may present complications such as pneumonia or encephalitis.

The Ministry of Health He recalled that Mexico maintains its measles -free country status native since 1996, and that the prevention It is key to avoiding reintroduction of this disease.