Herbert Maldonado

Herbert Maldonado is the president of the Guatemalan Association of Infectious Diseases (AGEI), where he emphasizes the severe implications of measles on the immune system, including the risk of immunological amnesia, which can increase vulnerability to other infections. His recent remarks highlight the ongoing measles outbreak in Guatemala, which has seen over 23,000 cases and 22 deaths, stressing the importance of vaccination to prevent the highly contagious disease.