By Zoila Palma: The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging everyone to take the necessary steps to protect themselves, their families, and their communities from measles through vaccination and early medical care.
As of November 2, 2026, the Ministry reported 19 cases of Measles with 4 being in the Cayo District in October.
“Measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Vaccination is the best protection against measles. Ensure you and your family are up to date with your vaccinations.
Protect yourself. Protect your family. Protect Belize,” the Ministry said.
Symptoms usually start between 7 and 21 days after contact with an infected person. The illness begins with high fever, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash that starts at the hairline, spreads down to the chest, back, and limbs, and then to the rest of the body. Persons are contagious 4 days before and 4 days after the rash appears.
Measles is preventable through the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination.
The Ministry says that the MMR vaccine is safe and highly effective, with two doses providing lifetime immunity.
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By Zoila Palma: The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging everyone to take the necessary steps to protect themselves, their families, and their communities from measles through vaccination and early medical care. As of November 2, 2026, the Ministry reported 19 cases of Measles with 4 being in the Cayo District in October. “Measles
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