How many cases of dengue fever have been reported in Jalisco so far in 2025?
Data from the Jalisco Ministry of Health (SSJ) reveals that the state has dropped from leading the list of states with the most dengue cases detected in 2025.
Jalisco had practically held the top spot for the first seven months of this year, but the strengthening of the state's strategy against the disease has yielded results in a reduction in cases.
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In the last epidemiological week, 71 new cases were detected, representing a 91% reduction compared to the same period in 2024, when 843 were recorded.
According to the Epidemiological Panorama of Dengue, published by the Federal Ministry of Health, of the total number of cases this year, 744 were non-severe dengue, 533 were alarming, 47 were severe, and 580 were severe and had alarming signs.
Check this out: IMSS: This is the year in which pensions under Law 73 could come to an end.The SSJ indicated that 40% of the cases occurred during the first months of 2025 and were inherited from 2024. It emphasizes that, without this inheritance, Jalisco would have dropped out of first place months earlier.
Since January, brigades have been deployed in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area ( AMG ) and other municipalities in the state to control the spread of the disease. These actions include home visits to eliminate potential larvae breeding sites, as well as fumigation in public spaces.
To reinforce measures against the spread of dengue, Héctor Raúl Pérez Gómez, state health secretary, said that Jalisco will become the third state to release sterile mosquitoes modified with the bacteria. wolbachia , which prevents the virus from being transmitted.
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- Severe headache
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- General malaise
- Muscle or joint pain
- Pain behind the eyes
- Rash.
In many cases, the symptoms of dengue can be confused with other illnesses, such as the flu. In this context, the Mexican government warns people who have recently traveled to or live in an area where the disease is common that, when faced with these symptoms, it is best to immediately suspect dengue fever and seek care.
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Measures to prevent dengueThe most important measure is to kill the mosquito, kill the larvae and prevent breeding sites from forming:
- Remove or cover containers that can accumulate water
- Replace the water in vases and other containers regularly.
- Use mosquito repellent
- Wear clothing that leaves little skin exposed
- Keep patios and gardens clean
- Place nets on doors and windows.
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