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Mexico Says Measles Outbreak Is in Decline as Active Cases Fall to 64

Health officials attribute the downturn to an accelerated vaccination drive.

Overview

  • The Health Ministry reports 5,231 cumulative infections and 23 deaths since February, with 64 cases currently active across six states.
  • Chihuahua remains the epicenter with roughly 4,436 infections, though officials say some days have passed without new cases.
  • Authorities say 9.76 million MMR/SR doses have been administered, with eligibility expanded up to age 49 and ring vaccination backed by rapid-response teams.
  • Jalisco will deploy mobile vaccination units to reach migrant farmworkers in rural production hubs such as Ciudad Guzmán, Los Altos and Tala.
  • More than 90% of confirmed patients lacked documented vaccination, and specialists warn Mexico could forfeit its measles elimination status if transmission continues into February 2026.