Measles cases climb to 31 in Morelos with two new infections

The number of measles infections in Morelos, Mexico, has reached 31 this year following the confirmation of two new cases in children aged 10 and 12 in Cuernavaca. These children are reportedly related to other recent cases of the disease. State health officials are closely monitoring the children's condition and ensuring they adhere to home isolation protocols. In response to the rising numbers, the health sector announced an intensified immediate response operation in the state capital. This operation includes actively seeking out individuals who have been in contact with infected persons, reinforcing containment perimeters, and conducting intensive vaccination drives to prevent further transmission. Health authorities are urging parents and guardians to check their children's vaccination records and visit the nearest medical facility if their children need to start or complete their immunization schedules. They also advised against self-medication and stressed the importance of seeking immediate medical attention for symptoms such as high fever, nasal discharge, cough, conjunctivitis, or a rash that spreads from the head to the rest of the body.