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Morelos Confirms Three Imported Measles Cases as Sanitary Cordon Goes Up in Jantetelco

Officials report no local transmission, with the unvaccinated patients isolating at home in stable condition.

Overview

  • The cases involve a family from Jonacatepec identified after returning from Michoacán, which authorities say has active measles transmission.
  • The State Rapid Response Team was activated with support from national health services to strengthen surveillance, laboratory analysis and vaccination.
  • A sanitary cordon was established in Jantetelco to conduct active case finding, trace contacts and review immunization records.
  • Case investigation found no prior vaccination in the patients, and three contacts with compatible symptoms remain under active monitoring pending laboratory results.
  • Health authorities urge families to verify the Cartilla Nacional de Salud and complete the SRP vaccine schedule, noting a low risk to the general population in Morelos.