Vaccinations
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports today the death of a one-year-old Roosevelt County resident from influenza-related illness, becoming New Mexico’s first pediatric influenza (flu)death of the 2019-2020 season. Since the start of the flu season, NMDOH has identified 52 pneumonia a... « read more »
New Mexico Department of Health Cabinet Secretary Kathy Kunkel and Deputy Secretary Dr. Abinash Achrekar will be available to speak to media about the importance of getting annual flu vaccinations as well as getting vaccinated themselves at the Northwest Valley Public Health Office. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is investigating seven mumps cases at the Torrance County Detention Facility. « read more »
Memorial Medical Center, MountainView Regional Medical Center and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will simultaneously host Boo to the Flu, the annual flu vaccination event in Las Cruces, at each hospital Saturday, October 26th. Flu shots will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is investigating six mumps cases with ages ranging from seven to 41 years in Bernalillo County. Mumps is a highly contagious disease that is typically preventable through vaccination. Two doses of MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) are recommended. All... « read more »
In light of the recent state of emergency declared in the state of Washington after a measles outbreak, the New Mexico Department of Health is strongly encouraging parents to vaccinate their children. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reports that flu activity remains high across the state with the rate of flu-related hospitalizations in New Mexico being the second highest among states that participate in CDC’s influenza hospitalization tracking. « read more »
With influenza activity remaining steady across New Mexico since the beginning of the year, the New Mexico Department of Health today reminds New Mexicans that it’s not too late to get your flu shot. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today additional flu-related deaths in the state, bringing the total so far this 2018-2019 flu season to four. The deaths are all among people over the age of 50 from Lincoln, Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Mora Counties. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health announced today the first flu-related death reported for the 2018-2019 flu season. The death occurred in a woman 65-years or older from Lincoln County. Her death is a important reminder that flu can cause serious illness or death, particularly among persons at ris... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Grant County Public Health Office, 2610 N. Silver Street, Silver City, NM will host a flu shot clinic on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 8 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 6 pm. The annual flu vaccination is available for no charge for children and uninsured adults,... « read more »
Memorial Medical Center and MountainView Regional Medical Center will simultaneously host Boo to the Flu, the annual flu vaccination event in Las Cruces, at each hospital Saturday, October 27th. No cost flu shots will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at both locations or while supplies last... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is hosting Back-to-School Immunization Clinics at its public health offices statewide to assist parents in getting their children immunized before the start of the 2018-2019 school year. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Las Cruces Public Health Office will be hosting a back-to-school immunization clinics. The immunization clinic is open to the public and immunizations will be administered at no cost. Parents should bring a copy of their child’s shot record and their insuran... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reminds New Mexico parents about the importance of protecting infants from vaccine preventable diseases. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is investigating two cases of mumps in high school students in Chaves County. Mumps is a highly contagious disease that is typically preventable through vaccination. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reports that although flu activity remains widespread across the state, it appears activity overall in New Mexico has peaked and will likely continue to gradually decrease for the remainder of the season which is expected to be several more weeks. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the number of flu-related illnesses and deaths continue to increase across New Mexico. « read more »
Influenza activity continues to increase across New Mexico. Since October, the New Mexico Department of Health has investigated 21 flu outbreaks in long-term care facilities, which is more than was reported during the entire 2016-2017 flu season. Influenza-related hospitalizations, especially in tho... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reports a spike in the number of flu cases across New Mexico in the last few weeks. Compared to the same time last year, influenza-like illness activity is twice as great, with the current flu season not yet reaching its peak. « read more »