Measles, once eradicated in Mexico in 2002, has returned largely due to poor vaccine coverage, they say.
Jalisco has seen a worrying increase in measles cases, part of a broader surge this year in Mexico, which now has the highest number of confirmed infections in North America.
As of October 1, 4,213 cases have been reported nationwide, surpassing both the United States and Canada, according to the Pan American Health Organization. Jalisco ranks seventh in the country with 61 reported cases, all of them minors.
Specialists in Mexico attribute the rise in cases to a significant decline in vaccination rates.
The triple viral vaccine (MMR), which protects against measles, rubella and mumps, requires two doses: the first at 12 months, and the second at six years of age. However, the National Health and Nutrition Survey reveals that coverage fell from 75 percent in 2012 to 71 percent in 2024. These are freely available at IMSS facilities and state-operated health centers.
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