Measles: Three vaccination points for travelers opened in Cartagena
The District Administrative Department of Health (Dadis) has opened three vaccination points against measles, with special attention to those intending to travel to the venues of the 2026 Football World Cup, which will be played in cities in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
TL;DR
- Three vaccination points against measles have been established in Cartagena.
- These points are intended for international travelers, especially those going to the 2026 World Cup venues.
- Eligibility is for travelers aged 11-59 with no verifiable vaccination history; vaccination is advised three weeks before travel.
- Vaccination sites are at Canapote hospital and the Daniel Lemaitre and San Vicente de Paul health centers.
- Operating hours are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Presenting a passport is mandatory for vaccination.
- Biosecurity protocols have been intensified at Rafael Núñez International Airport and the Port of Cartagena due to increased measles cases.
- A circular of alert has been issued to health providers to strengthen epidemiological surveillance.