2026 Measles Surveillance

There are currently no confirmed cases of measles reported in New Mexico in 2026. However, there are several outbreaks occurring across the United Sates, and travel-related exposures to New Mexicans are possible. See below for a list of recent known exposures.

Below are valuable resources and guidance about measles as well as how to obtain the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine to prevent this very contagious virus.

For questions about vaccinations, measles, or other health questions, please call the NMDOH Helpline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773) or text “NMDOH” (66364).

Exposures

Location	Date/Time	Last Day of Symptom Watch
Quality Inn, 450 Paisano St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123	12/28/2025 11:45 PM to 12/29/2025 7:00 AM	January 19, 2026

Key points

Measles is very contagious and can be serious.
Two doses of MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles. For anyone still wanting to be vaccinated, the MMR vaccine is still widely available in New Mexico.
Call the Department of Health Helpline at 1-833-796-8773 or text NMDOH (66364):
- Ask questions about measles, vaccines or other medical questions.
- Guidance on measles exposures.
- Vaccination records.
- Reporting cases.
To access your vaccination record, click on the button below. If you have problems, call 1-833-882-6454.
Your Vaccination Records

Overview

Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can cause fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash that spreads over the body. Serious complications can occur, including pneumonia, brain swelling, and even death.

The best way to prevent getting sick is to be immunized against measles. Two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine are highly effective at preventing measles.

Reports

Below is a dashboard showing the number of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations given statewide. Tens of thousands of New Mexico residents got their MMR vaccinations over the course of the 2025 outbreak, at times nearly doubling the number of doses given during the same time period in 2024. This effort will provide community protection against measles in the years to come. Measles cases continue to be reported nationwide to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Wastewater surveillance data for measles can be found on the NMHealth Wastewater Dashboard.