Tag: infectious diseases

Wastewater Sounded the Measles Alarm in New Mexico—Before Doctors Even Caught It

A new study shows New Mexico health officials detected measles in wastewater five days before hospitals confirmed cases, highlighting sewage surveillance as a powerful early-warning system during the nation’s largest measles outbreak in decades.

Measles Cases Rise to 15: Why Measles Still a Concern?

Measles cases in New Mexico rise to 15, all linked to detention centers, as health officials push vaccination to curb the spread.

CDC Report Cites New Mexico’s Measles Response—But Cases in Detention Centers Raise Concerns

A CDC report commends New Mexico’s vaccine outreach during a 2025 measles outbreak, but new cases in detention centers reveal lingering vulnerabilities.