# IMSS health and employment alerts in Yucatán

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/imss-health-and-employment-alerts-in-yucatn
> Updated: 2026-10-25T17:53:52.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and its Bienestar branch have issued separate alerts in Yucatán addressing different public concerns.

IMSS Bienestar warned of fraudulent job offers targeting health sector applicants. Scammers have reportedly used official logos and names of public officials to solicit money in exchange for promised positions at the Hospital General ‘Dr. Agustín O’Horán’ in Mérida. The institution clarified that all recruitment and hiring processes are free of charge.

Separately, IMSS Yucatán issued a health alert regarding a rise in acute respiratory infections linked to fluctuating temperatures. Medical officials emphasized the need for preventive measures, such as improved hygiene and nutrition, to combat illnesses including influenza, bronchitis, and pneumonia, noting that children and the elderly are at higher risk.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: IMSS Yucatán issues alert over respiratory infections

IMSS Yucatán has alerted the public to rising respiratory infections due to temperature changes, recommending vaccination, improved hygiene, and a nutrient-rich diet to prevent complications.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imss-yucatn-issues-alert-over-respiratory-infections

### 2026-10-23: IMSS Bienestar warns of fraudulent job offers in Yucatán

IMSS Bienestar has warned of a scam in Yucatán where fraudsters demand payments in exchange for fake medical job vacancies, specifically at the Hospital General ‘Dr. Agustín O’Horán’.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imss-bienestar-warns-of-fraudulent-job-offers-in-yucatn

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