Feb 21, 2025 · Two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine are highly effective at preventing measles. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is reporting an outbreak of measles in Lea County, near Gaines County, Texas. …

2 days ago · New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn’t yet confirmed Matt Caldwell, left, a Lubbock Fire Department official, administers a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to Clair May, 61, at the Lubbock Health Department, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.

1 day ago · As of March 6, 2025, a total of 222 measles cases have been reported by twelve U.S. jurisdictions this year: Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington; 201 of which occurred in New Mexico and Texas. Most of the 222 cases are among children who had not ...

2 days ago · The New Mexico resident didn't seek medical care before dying, but the person tested positive for measles, according to a state Department of Health news release. The person's cause of death is ...

2 days ago · New Mexico has reported 10 cases of measles since the start of the outbreak, all in Lea County. Lea County borders Gaines County, Texas, the center of another outbreak that now stands at 159 cases ...

2 days ago · Doctor explains how the measles virus affects the immune system 04:23. An unvaccinated adult in New Mexico tested positive for measles after their death, health officials announced Thursday.. The ...

2 days ago · New Mexico health officials urged residents to get the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, which experts say is the best way to protect against the disease. Two doses of the vaccine prevent more ...