Measles in Mexico: infections surpass the 14 thousand case barrier

The most affected group is girls and boys between 1 and 4 years old, with one thousand 856 transmissions.

Mexico City.- According to the most recent report from the Mexican Ministry of Health, as of March 20, the country has accumulated 14,036 confirmed cases, which reflects a significant increase in several states. This virus has spread to 443 municipalities, where the highest number of cases are concentrated, which shows a scenario that continues to affect thousands of people in different regions of the country. The most affected group is girls and boys between 1 and 4 years old, with 1,856 incidents. They are followed by people aged 25 to 29, with 1,648 incidents, and children aged 5 to 9, with 1,627. However, the highest incidence occurs in babies under one year old, with a rate of 68.47 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

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Health authorities reported that, so far, 35 deaths associated with measles have been counted since the beginning of the spread in February of last year. According to the official report, these deaths have been recorded in ten entities of the country. The immunization campaign against the viral disease is focused on girls and boys between 6 months and 12 years old, as they are the population at greatest risk. It is important to verify if the child has not been vaccinated or if they have only received one dose and six months have passed since its application; in that case, it is recommended to go to the health unit to complete their schedule. Source: INFOBAE.