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Mexico City Steps Up Measles Vaccination Drive With 95 Containment Cordons in Place

Officials report three cases in the capital, with 95 epidemiological cordons active.

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Overview

  • Free measles shots are available at IMSS, ISSSTE, IMSS Bienestar and Mexico City health centers, where staff ask people to bring their Cartilla Nacional de Salud or obtain one on site.
  • Health authorities urge a booster for people ages 10 to 49, with the campaign prioritizing children 1 to 9, adolescents and adults 10 to 39 and health personnel exposed to cases.
  • Three infections have been confirmed in Mexico City—a girl aged one year nine months and two adults aged 24 and 28—and officials say no outbreak has been detected after contact tracing.
  • The city has set up 32 vaccination kiosks in high‑traffic areas and is conducting sweeps in under‑vaccinated neighborhoods, reporting sufficient supply as coverage stands at 85% with a 95% goal.
  • An IMSS family clinic is assessing two pediatric exanthematous cases to determine the cause, with ring testing and vaccination under way for contacts.