These are the available vaccines Barranquilla has against measles
Given the entry of measles cases into the country and the increase in the Americas region, the Mayor's Office of Barranquilla, through the Health Secretariat, has intensified epidemiological surveillance and strengthened vaccination to guarantee a rapid response to any health eventuality.
TL;DR
- Barranquilla has over 40,000 doses of the Triple Viral (measles, rubella, mumps) and bivalent SR vaccines available.
- Vaccinations are being offered for free at PASO, CAMINO, and IPS facilities.
- Specific vaccination recommendations are provided for children aged 6-11 months, 1-10 years, and 6-16 years.
- Travelers, healthcare personnel, and contacts of suspected cases are also targeted for vaccination.
- The District has reinforced epidemiological surveillance and vaccination efforts following national and district circulars.
- No measles cases have been reported in Barranquilla to date.