The Puebla State Health Department reported last Saturday the detection of the first case of measles in the state, which is currently under medical observation. With this case, every state in the country has now reported at least one case.
The patient is a 30-year-old woman, a beneficiary of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and a resident of the municipality of Puebla. After being evaluated and receiving timely medical attention, she is in stable condition, without complications, and remains under home isolation.
The Rapid Response Team (ERRA) for measles cases in the state was immediately activated. This team is comprised of epidemiologists from various health sector institutions.
Among the actions implemented in response to this first measles case are vaccination at the patient’s home, targeted searches for potential cases, and reinforcement of vaccination schedules in the area.
Prevention: Measles vaccination remains the primary tool for protection against measles.
The harsh winter weather this season has turned into a real tragedy in northern Mexico.
Health authorities in Coahuila confirmed yesterday that, so far this season, four elderly adults have died from pneumonia, becoming the painful reality of this seasonal cycle.
Eliud Aguirre Vázquez, head of the state’s Public Security Secretariat, stated that respiratory illnesses increase by up to 30% during this time of year.
He maintained that, despite this, the state’s hospitals have not been overwhelmed and there are still beds available for appropriate care.
He also urged people who experience respiratory infections not to self-medicate and to see a doctor for proper treatment.
He noted that vaccines against influenza, pneumococcus, and COVID-19 are available at health centers, where the goal is to administer 960,000 vaccines and 60% of that goal has been reached, equivalent to 580,000 vaccines, which will continue to be administered until March 31.
The news of the deaths came at a critical time, as cold front number 29 begins to move across the country, threatening heavy rains and even more pronounced temperature drops in Veracruz and Puebla.
In the neighboring state of Nuevo León, during emergency operations, Civil Protection distributed approximately 200 blankets and 120 liters of hot chocolate to vulnerable people affected by the low temperatures.
The state agency carried out Operation Carousel, particularly in areas with high concentrations of people, such as General Hospital Zone 21, as well as IMSS clinics 33, 23, and 2.
In total, 280 people were assisted while outside these buildings and also at various points along public roads.
Source: excelsior
