The Jalisco Health Secretariat (SSJ) reported that the measles vaccination strategy will remain active during Holy Week and Easter across the state, with an expanded network of modules available to the public. The modules will operate during regular hours, so it is recommended to bring the National Health Card to expedite care. Over 700 active points statewide During this period, more than 700 vaccination points will remain operational. In the context of Holy Week holidays and the persistence of measles cases, the Guadalajara government announced a vaccination campaign for the general population. According to municipal authorities, this measure aims to strengthen prevention and prevent a resurgence of infections in the coming days, especially given the mobility characteristic of this season. Free vaccination in public spaces According to the municipal government, the campaign will take place from March 31 to April 3, from 09:00 to 14:00. In addition, more than 120 semi-fixed outdoor vaccination posts will be set up in the state's 13 Health Regions to allow the population to access the vaccine, Rivera Ávila specified. However, authorities insist that, despite progress, it is necessary to continue administering doses to prevent outbreaks. Call to complete vaccination schedules and strengthen prevention The SSJ also called on parents and caregivers to ensure that children have their complete vaccination schedule. Similarly, the general public was invited to go to their nearest medical unit. It was also reminded that vaccination is a free, safe, and effective measure to protect both individual and collective health. In case of symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, or skin rashes, it is recommended to seek immediate medical attention. Likewise, authorities invited the public to maintain basic prevention measures, such as frequent handwashing, wearing masks in enclosed spaces, and avoiding gatherings when sick. Therefore, the administration of vaccines continues to be one of the main tools to contain the spread of the virus and prevent new outbreaks. Strengthening actions for Holy Week On the other hand, with Holy Week approaching, strategies have been intensified in areas with higher incidence. In particular, emphasis has been placed on schools and daycare centers, where the risk of transmission may be higher due to the concentration of children. Authorities also reiterated the call to parents and caregivers to review vaccination schedules and visit the available modules. However, it is also stressed to maintain preventive habits, such as monitoring symptoms and timely attention if suspected. Trend is decreasing, but with active surveillance It should be noted that, according to recent data from the Jalisco Health Secretariat (SSJ), the trend of measles infections has shown a decrease. However, health authorities have emphasized the importance of not relaxing preventive measures. Let us remember that as of the latest report on March 23, the state has accumulated 5,242 confirmed cases, a figure that keeps the health system on alert. Measles is still present, and prevention is caring for those we love most. Take advantage of these days to go out, enjoy the newly renovated Parque de la Revolución, and protect your health. From March 31 to April 3 we will be with… In the same way, it was highlighted that this strategy aims to bring health services closer to the public in open and crowded spaces, which expands coverage and facilitates the participation of entire families. Trend is decreasing, but with active surveillance It should be noted that, according to recent data from the Jalisco Health Secretariat (SSJ), the trend of measles infections has shown a decrease. However, health authorities have emphasized the importance of not relaxing preventive measures. Let us remember that as of the latest report on March 23, the state has accumulated 5,242 confirmed cases, a figure that keeps the health system on alert. Measles is still present, and prevention is caring for those we love most. Take advantage of these days to go out, enjoy the newly renovated Parque de la Revolución, and protect your health. During these holidays, let's not lower our guard. The meeting point will be the Parque de la Revolución, recently renovated, where modules will be set up to facilitate access to the doses. During these holidays, let's not lower our guard. Of these, 126 correspond to semi-fixed modules distributed in the 13 health regions of Jalisco, while another 621 are located in Health Centers, Regional Hospitals, and Community Hospitals. Similarly, authorities highlighted that these points are strategically located to facilitate access, especially in weeks when people's mobility increases. Coverage advances with nearly three million doses administered It should be noted that from April 2025 to March 2026, the state has administered 2.9 million measles vaccines as part of a strategy aimed at guaranteeing population protection. "We invite people who have not yet come to receive this vaccination to go to the health units, which will be working, both from the OPD Servicios de Salud Jalisco and from IMSS and ISSSTE."
