CDMX Health Centers Vaccinating All Minors Against Measles – Urgent Vaccination Campaign 2024

National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) reported an increase in cases of the measles in the people of the Mexico Cityespecially in these people under 19 years of age or does not have a complete vaccination record.

This alarming data made the Government of Mexico City remember the importance of receiving the triple viral vaccine, which not only prevents measles, but also fight rubella and mumps.

Through CDMX Health Secretariat (Deadly) the capital government asked fathers, mothers and guardians of older children to go to the clinic closest to their home to get the corresponding dose against measles.

As part of the Intensive Campaign against Measles 2024, the various clinics and medical units will vaccinate boys and girls who are in the age range to be vaccinated.

“Together Against Measles! In Mexico City, the little ones get their measles and rubella vaccine. Go to your nearest Health Center and find out which vaccine is right for them. Don’t leave it for later, your health is the most important thing,” they announced.

In February 2024, the intensive measles vaccination campaign 2024 began with the aim of vaccinating thousands of children among 12 months to six years old. Sedesa has 126 thousand vaccines available for the whole year.

All CDMX Health Centers vaccinate babies who receive the first or second dose. The measles vaccine is called the MMR vaccine because it fights measles, rubella and mumps.

This is added to the left arm (or less dominant) children must receive two measures to be protected.

• The first at twelve months old.
• The second applies at the age of 6 years or when you go to primary school.

To get an anti-measles dose, parents must go to any health center nearest to their home, they must National Immunization Card of the younger ones to do a health check.

The vaccine is completely free and given at any health center in CDMX, in a hour from from 09:00 to 15:00 hours. The father, mother or guardian only needs to present the child’s vaccination record.

At this link you can contact your nearest Health Center for the vaccination: https://www.salud.cdmx.gob.mx/unidades-medicas/centros-de-salud

The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) has warned of an increase in cases of measles In the’ Mexico City (CDMX)as reported in the University Journal. This increase is due to the introduction of the disease, raising concerns about possible infections among students and academic staff. Those at greatest risk of contracting measles are those under 19 years of age without a complete vaccination record, including at least two doses of the measles, rubella and (MMR) or those with compromised immune systems.

The UNAM he emphasized the importance of adhering to the vaccination schedule to combat the spread of measles. He strongly recommends applying two doses of the vaccine as a preventive measure, also urging people to avoid contact with infected people and to seek medical attention at the first symptoms, including fever , cough, nasal congestion, red eyes and skin rashes.