The Government of Mexico City confirmed the first death from measles since last August. The victim was a 14-month-old girl who died in December, although the cause of death was only confirmed yesterday. As of now, there are 184 confirmed cases of measles in the capital, 140 of which are active. The federal Secretariat of Health reported at least 29 deaths from measles nationwide. Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can affect any person who did not have it in childhood or is not vaccinated. The virus is transmitted through invisible droplets that sick people release when talking, coughing, or sneezing, either through direct contact or through the air. In response, authorities have opened 21 strategic vaccination points operating from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily to facilitate access to the vaccine. Additionally, vaccination posts with night shifts were set up in the Central de Abasto for workers and visitors who are active during the early morning. The priority groups for vaccination are children under one year who have not completed their vaccination schedule, and people under 49 years old with incomplete vaccination or unknown vaccination history. Health authorities maintain epidemiological surveillance in areas with higher incidence and reinforce vaccination campaigns.
