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The New Mexico Department of Health is investigating measles infections at the Luna County Detention Center in Deming after five detainees tested positive for measles. « read more »
Wastewater in Deming has tested positive for measles, based on an analysis by the New Mexico Department of Health this month. « read more »
Two travelers have been diagnosed with measles during their visit to New Mexico, leading to potential measles exposure in Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Sandoval Counties. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reports finding a positive measles sample via wastewater testing in Roswell. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms the first measles case in San Juan County: a child under the age of four with one dose of vaccine who contracted the virus on a domestic flight. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports four additional measles cases in Sandoval County, bringing the total there to six and raising the statewide count to 78. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms the first measles cases in Sandoval County: an adult of unknown vaccination status and an unvaccinated child under the age of four. « read more »
Between Feb. 1 and May 12, more than 27,000 New Mexicans have received the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine – roughly twice the number of residents who got the shot during the same time last year. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed the first measles case in Curry County—a vulnerable infant too young to receive protective vaccination, prompting health officials to urge community vigilance. « read more »
Community events can lead to measles exposure. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reports an unvaccinated child in Doña Ana County has been diagnosed with measles – the first measles case in that county. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is notifying the public about a potential exposure from an unvaccinated child with measles in Hobbs, including a daycare center and restaurant, between April 4-8. « read more »
The diagnosis makes Chaves the third county affected by the ongoing measles outbreak in the southeastern part of the state. « read more »
Spread remains contained to southeastern New Mexico. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports a Texas traveler visited Guadalupe and Valencia Counties while infectious with measles – creating potential for measles exposure. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the case count for measles has risen to 33, including a new case in Eddy County, the first outside of Lea County. « read more »
The Increase is attributable to cases identified after illness. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms that a deceased resident of Lea County, who was unvaccinated, tested positive for measles. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has launched a dedicated web resource to address the rising measles cases within state boundaries. « read more »
Two additional cases diagnosed, more anticipated. « read more »