Cartagena intensifies vaccination due to measles alert
The increase in measles cases in the Americas region has triggered health alerts in Colombia. In Cartagena, Dadis activated prevention protocols and strengthened vaccination to reduce the risk of virus importation. Currently, the District has 4,659 doses available for prioritized populations.
TL;DR
- Cartagena is strengthening prevention protocols and vaccination against measles due to rising cases in the Americas.
- The District has 4,659 doses for children aged 6-11 months and 6-16 years, plus 39,070 doses of triple viral for children aged 1-10 years.
- Vaccination is targeted at specific age groups, individuals with incomplete vaccination schedules, travelers, healthcare workers, and those in the tourism and hospitality sectors.
- Symptoms of measles include high fever, dry cough, conjunctivitis, rash, general malaise, and white spots in the mouth.
- Measles is a highly contagious viral disease transmitted through the air, potentially causing severe complications.