2025 Measles Outbreak Guidance
Key points
- Measles is very contagious and can be serious.
- Two doses of MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles.
- Call the Department of Health Helpline at 1-833-796-8773:
- 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 - Vaccination Reccomendations for Counties with Increased Risk of Measles Exposure.
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
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is reporting an outbreak of measles originating in Lea County, near Gaines County, Texas. The table below provides the latest case numbers. Because measles is highly contagious, additional cases are likely to occur.
We will post updates on Tuesdays and Fridays by noon Mountain Standard Time if there are new cases to report.
Response
The following public health offices will offer daily walk-in MMR vaccinations with no appointments needed until further notice:
- Artesia (Eddy County) Public Health Office, 1001 Memorial Dr. (575) 746-9819
- Carlsbad (Eddy County) Public Health Office, 1306 W. Stevens St. (575) 885-4191
- Clovis (Curry County) Public Health Office, 1216 Cameo St. (575) 763-5583
- Hobbs (Lea County) Public Health Office, 1923 N. Dal Paso St. (575) 397-2463
- Lovington (Lea County) Public Health Office, 302 N. 5th St. (575) 396-2853
- Portales (Roosevelt County) Public Health Office, 1513 W. Fir St. (575) 356-4453
- Roswell (Chaves County) Public Health Office, 200 East Chisum Street. (575)-624-6050
- Ruidoso (Lincoln County) Public Health Office, 117 Kansas City Rd. (575) 258-3252
- Tucumcari (Quay County) Public Health Office, 310 S. 2nd St. (575) 461-2610
In addition: the following vaccination clinics are scheduled statewide:
- Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. the Sandoval County Public Health Office, 1500 Idalia Rd. NE in Bernalillo will be offering walk-in MMR vaccinations. (505) 867-2291, extension 1707.
- Weekdays 9 a.m. – noon and 1 -3 p.m. the San Juan Public Health Office, 355 South Miller Avenue in Farmington will be accepting walk-in MMR vaccinations with no appointment necessary.
- Wednesdays through May 28 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. the Cibola County Public Health Office, 700 E. Roosevelt is having weekly MMR shot clinics. No appointment necessary. (505) 285-4601
- Fridays, May 23 and 30 from 1-4 p.m., the Santa Fe Public Office, 605 Letrado Street will be accepting walk-in MMR vaccinations with no appointment necessary. (505) 476-2600.
- Every Monday, 1-3 p.m. and every Friday 9-11 a.m. at the Las Cruces Public Health Office, 1170 N. Solano Dr. In addition to MMR vaccines, COVID-19 and flu vaccines are also available. 575-528-5001
- Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. at the Las Cruces East Mesa Public Health Office, 5220 Holman Road. In addition to MMR vaccines, COVID-19 and flu vaccines are also available. 575-382-0540
- Weekdays 8 a.m. – noon and 1 – 5 p.m. MMR vaccinations are available at the Deming (Luna County) Public Health Office, 1510 S. Slate St. Please call ahead to confirm nurse availability: 575-546-2771
- 8 a.m. – noon every Tuesday at the Albuquerque Midtown Public Health Office, 2400 Wellesley Dr. NE. (505) 841-4170
- 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Raton Public Health Office, 226 East 4th Avenue. (575) 445-3601
- 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. every Thursday at the Española Public Health Office, 2010 Industrial Park Rd. (505) 753-2794
- 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. every Friday at the Taos Public Health Office, 1400 Weimer Road. (575) 758-4719
The NMDOH Helpline can help you find local pharmacies with vaccine in stock, coordinate with public health offices to get you vaccinated and answer medical questions. Please call 1-833-796-8773.
Frequently asked questions:
Visit the page linked below for a list of frequently asked questions:
Guidance for professionals:
For Medical Professionals:
- NM Health Alert Network (HAN) advisories
- Measles Infection Prevention and Control Guidance
- Clinical Overview of Measles | CDC
- Measles Vaccine Recommendations | CDC
- MMR Travel and Outbreak Recommendations Provider Letter
- Scientific Laboratory Specimen Collection for Measles
- Vaccine Guidance for Measles Outbreak Counties
- Evaluating a suspect measles patient presenting with rash
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For Non-Healthcare Employers
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