News: March 12, 2025, 11:58 am

Measles Update

As of March 12 2025, 33 cases have been reported in New Mexico (Lea County and Eddy County).  The information below can be helpful in answering questions you may be receiving from your community particularly about symptoms, effectiveness of the vaccine, locating vaccination records, and whether a measles vaccine booster is needed. 

Should You Get a Measles Vaccine Booster? > News > Yale Medicine (general info about measles including symptoms, effectiveness of vaccine,  who should/shouldn’t get vaccine)

Measles Vaccine Recommendations | Measles (Rubeola) | CDC (includes vaccine recommendations for children and adults, precautions, and if “catch up” vaccines or boosters are needed)

Staying Up to Date with Your Vaccine Records | Adult Vaccines | CDC (includes info on locating lost records)

Keeping Track of Records | Childhood Vaccines | CDC  (includes info on locating lost records, why records are needed, and a link to understanding your child’s vaccination records)

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Measles (NMDOH info including overview of measles, reported cases, vaccination clinic locations (statewide),  frequently asked questions, infographics, and links to additional resources)