Due to risk of yellow fever and measles, Government asks to update vaccines before Holy Week

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Ministry of Health urges Colombians to update vaccination schedules before holiday travel.
Focus on preventing yellow fever and measles due to their circulation in the country and region.
Yellow fever vaccine requires at least 10 days before travel to at-risk areas in Colombia (e.g., Tolima); a booster is recommended if over 10 years since last dose.
Measles vaccination should be checked for international travel, especially to the US, Canada, and Mexico, with a booster recommended 15 days prior.
179 cases of yellow fever confirmed in 2024 with 79 deaths, mostly in unvaccinated individuals.
Four imported measles cases reported in 2026, with no autochthonous cases yet, but international travel poses a latent risk.
Vaccination services are available normally across the country, with sufficient supply of biologicals.
Recommendations include reviewing vaccination cards, completing schedules for children and adults, and getting extra doses if traveling or in contact with suspected cases.
Yellow fever vaccine is indicated from nine months of age and also for those over 60 in risk contexts.

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