Mexico Battles Rising Measles Cases: A National Vaccination Push
Mexico is facing a significant surge in measles cases, prompting a nationwide vaccination campaign. As of February 6, 2026, authorities have confirmed 8,575 cases across 32 states and 305 municipalities, with 27 deaths reported between 2025 and 2026. The capital, Mexico City, has recorded 166 confirmed cases and its first measles-related death. The government is deploying vaccination modules to strategic locations within all 16 boroughs of Mexico City.
Who Needs a Measles Vaccine?
The vaccination strategy focuses on specific age groups to maximize coverage. Infants aged 6 months receive a zero dose (which doesn’t count towards the routine vaccination schedule due to maternal antibodies). Children at 12 and 18 months require their first and second doses, respectively. Individuals between 10 and 49 years old need a booster if their vaccination record is incomplete or uncertain. Those over 50 generally do not require routine vaccination and pregnant women should not receive the vaccine.
Vaccination is available free of charge at designated centers, with no appointment necessary.
Locating Vaccination Centers in Mexico City
The Mexico City government provides an online portal (http://189.240.225.200/index.html) allowing residents to filter vaccination module locations by borough. The portal lists fixed, semi-fixed, and mobile units, providing up-to-date schedules. Modules are operating in health centers, transportation hubs, and public spaces throughout the city.
National Effort Amidst Increasing Contagions
This local response is part of a broader national effort to control the spread of the virus through mass vaccination. Recent outbreaks have led some states, such as the State of Mexico and Jalisco, to reintroduce mandatory mask-wearing in schools as an additional preventative measure. However, health authorities emphasize that vaccination remains the most effective protection.
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Understanding Measles: Symptoms and Transmission
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. The virus can remain airborne for several minutes in enclosed spaces. Initial symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, irritated eyes. A characteristic rash typically appears days later, spreading from the face to the rest of the body.
Complications can be severe, including pneumonia, encephalitis, severe diarrhea, ear infections, blindness, and even death, particularly in young children, malnourished individuals, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Vaccination is therefore the primary preventative measure and is crucial for reducing mortality rates during outbreaks.
Do you need to get vaccinated against measles?
What year were you born?
You likely had measles naturally.
You do not need to be vaccinated
Did you have measles?
You do not need to be vaccinated
Were you vaccinated?
You do not need to be vaccinated
Did you have measles?
You probably do not need to be vaccinated.
Did you receive 2 doses of the MMR vaccine?
You do not need to be vaccinated
You likely have your complete vaccination schedule if you were vaccinated as a child
Check your vaccination card or visit your health center
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