Ministry of Health issues health alert for measles in Mexico: what are the symptoms in babies

Recently, the Ministry of Health in Mexico has launched a health alert for cases of measles in the country and has called on parents to be alert to the symptoms of the disease and to reinforce vaccination schedules to prevent future outbreaks.

Measles, a highly contagious viral disease; a threat to the little ones. Although eradicated in much of the world thanks to vaccinesthe disease is once again a concern, especially for babies who have not yet received full immunization.

It is crucial for parents and caregivers to be aware of the symptoms of measles in babies.. Early detection and vaccination are critical steps to protect the health and well-being of children from this potentially serious disease.

The symptoms of measles in babies are:

• High fever: It can exceed 40 degrees Celsius and last up to 4 days.
• Cough: Persistent and dry.
• Nasal discharge: Abundant and annoying.
• Watery, red eyes: Conjunctivitis that causes sensitivity to light.
• Koplik's spots: Small white spots in the mouth, two or three days after the fever.
• Rash: Appears 3 to 5 days after the first symptoms, starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. It can last up to a week.

It is crucial to be aware of these symptoms and see a doctor immediately if they occur in a baby.. Measles is not only uncomfortable, it can cause serious complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis, and even death.

How to protect your baby?

Vaccination: The best defense against measles is vaccination. The MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine is administered in two doses, the first at 12-15 months and the second at 4-6 years.

Avoid contact: If your baby is not vaccinated, keep him or her away from people with measles symptoms.

Measles is a preventable disease. Vaccination and timely medical care are key to protecting babies from this potentially deadly disease.

Graduated from the Autonomous University of the West in 2009 and dedicated to the media since 2010 when he joined El Debate. Since then he has covered various information sources on human, police and health issues. He began his journalistic work in the printed newspaper La i, as editor of El Debate in Sinaloa and later joined the web team of the same publishing house as editor of various sections and mainly of local news from Los Mochis. He is currently the main information editor of the Health section. He has attended various national health conferences such as the Vaccine Update Seminar, Diabetes Summit and the Hemophilia Forum twice.

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