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Mexico Ramps Up Measles Vaccination Drive as Cases Top 8,459

Health officials are prioritizing people aged six months to 49 years and expanding free access after years of declining coverage left large gaps in immunity.

Overview

  • Following a Pan American Health Organization alert on February 4, federal authorities activated mass operations with more than 23.5 million free doses available nationwide.
  • Mexico City launched a large campaign with 500 brigades, 300 health centers, 21 late‑night sites open to 23:00, about 100 modules in transit systems, and an overnight operation at the Central de Abasto.
  • CDMX has confirmed 166 cases since 2025, including 122 in 2026, with roughly 81% of infections in people without prior vaccination and many cases in adults aged 20 to 45.
  • The State of Mexico is running an intensive campaign from February 7 to 15 with 450 vaccination points across its 125 municipalities and has issued school screening and masking guidance.
  • Experts link the surge to multi‑year declines in routine coverage, and current protocols include a 'dose zero' for infants 6–11 months in high‑transmission zones alongside the standard schedule.