Medical Tourism in Mexico Comes with Risk

The U.S. CDC reissued it's Alert - Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions travel advisory regarding U.S. residents returning from Matamoros, Mexico, who were diagnosed with suspected fungal meningitis infections that have led to severe illness and death.

As of May 26, 2023, the CDC stated people should cancel any elective procedure that involves an epidural injection of an anesthetic in Matamoros, Mexico until there is evidence that there is no longer a risk for infection at these clinics.

Furthermore, all medical and surgical procedures carry some risk, and complications can occur regardless of where treatment is received.

The risk of complications depends on the destination, the facility where the procedure is being performed, and whether you are in good physical and psychological condition for the procedure(s). 

And learn how to minimize risks if you are considering traveling to another country for medical care, says the CDC.