Mario Melgar
Mario Melgar is a pediatric infectious disease specialist and a member of the National Immunization Practices Council (Conapi) in Guatemala. He has expressed concern over the rising measles outbreaks in the Americas and the insufficient vaccination coverage against the disease in Guatemala, which has yet to meet the recommended levels set by the Pan American Health Organization. Despite the previous year's mass vaccination campaign providing some reassurance, Melgar emphasizes the importance of achieving higher vaccination rates, particularly in vulnerable populations, to prevent potential outbreaks.
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Mario Melgar is a pediatric infectious disease specialist and a member of the National Immunization Practices Council (Conapi).
7% de los infectados ha sido hospitalizado
Guatemala· 2026-02-11
Mario Melgar explains that between 2015 and 2017, Latin America was declared free of measles transmission.
Sarampión en niños: síntomas, diagnóstico y tratamientoGuatemala· 2026-01-11
Mario Melgar is a pediatric infectious disease specialist and a member of the National Immunization Practices Council.
Una de cada cinco personas es susceptible a la enfermedadGuatemala· 2026-01-11
Mario Melgar, a member of the National Immunization Practices Council, warned that cases have been recorded in Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Belize, making it difficult to think that travelers have not been exposed to the virus.
Ministerio de Salud investiga caso de sarampión en Guatemala tras ocho años sin registrosGuatemala· 2025-11-09
Mario Melgar, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, is concerned about the measles outbreaks detected in the region and the vaccination coverage in Guatemala.
Vacunación contra el sarampión en Guatemala no supera el 20% en 2025Guatemala· 2025-05-08