Location: Tijuana, Baja California
Event: The U.S. Consulate General advises U.S. citizens of several cases since August 2018 of antibiotic-resistant infections affecting U.S. patients following surgery at the Grand View Hospital in Tijuana. U.S. citizens considering seeking medical care overseas should carefully review the risks associated with medical tourism provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Actions to Take:
· Review CDC’s information on the risks associated with medical tourism.
Assistance:
U.S. Consulate General Tijuana, Mexico
01-664-748-0129 (from Mexico)
1-844-528-6611 (from the United States)
E-mail: ACSTijuana@state.gov
Website: U.S. Embassy Mexico City
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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