Tag: outbreak

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.

New Mexico Logs First Measles Case of 2026 as Inmate Tests Positive: What to Watch and More

A federal inmate in southern New Mexico has tested positive for measles, marking the state’s first confirmed case of 2026. Health officials say no public exposure sites have been identified and vaccination remains the best protection.