Speaking of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants, before getting alarmed, it is crucial to know that this is a scenario expected by scientists, that it was going to occur naturally, but that for the same reason, it is closely monitored based on the changes the virus generates.
During the month of January 2022, Mexico is experiencing a peak of infections derived from the OMICRON variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus; this variant is responding to an evolutionary process of the virus.
In Costamed Medical Group, we want to share the answers to frequently asked questions about the new variant.
Travelers who have tested positive to COVID with an antigen test will only be able to travel by showing a traveler's letter issued by a health professional. This letter will be issued under the following criteria
Much has been heard lately in the news about the outbreak of a "new" disease called "Monkeypox". There has been much speculation about its level of contagion and its repercussions on the population's health, even presenting it as the next global pandemic, successor to COVID-19.
How much of this is true? This article summarizes what is known about this disease and how you can protect yourself from it or treat it.
In recent years, measles has made a strong comeback worldwide, disproving the myth that it’s just a harmless childhood illness. The rise of anti-vaccine misinformation has left millions vulnerable, leading to an increase in cases—even among adults. Why is this happening, and how can we protect ourselves?
Measles has reappeared in different regions and, as with other vaccine-preventable diseases, it often resurfaces when there are people who are unvaccinated or have incomplete vaccination schedules. This has raised many questions—especially for families who no longer have their vaccination records, and for expats who aren’t sure how vaccination works in Mexico.
The good news is that measles is preventable and that, even during an outbreak, there are clear and effective actions to protect health in both children and adults.
This blog explains, in a practical way, what to do, how measles vaccination works in Mexico, and how to reduce the risk of infection.
For decades, antibiotics transformed modern medicine. Infections that were once life-threatening became treatable. Surgeries became safer. Cancer treatments became more viable. Complications were reduced.
Today, we face a quieter but serious challenge: antibiotic resistance.