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Mexico Confirms 4,353 Measles Cases and 17 Deaths as Outbreak Centers on Chihuahua

Health officials shift to aggressive vaccination with ring containment to close pandemic‑era immunity gaps toward 95% coverage.

Overview

  • Federal data list 4,353 confirmed infections and 17 deaths, with roughly 4,051 cases in Chihuahua accounting for more than 95% of the total.
  • Authorities report nearly six million doses administered from January to late August, national two‑dose coverage at 81.1%, and a recovery push that has reached 92% among six‑year‑olds.
  • The rapid‑response protocol activates 25‑block surveillance around each case, investigates within 48 hours, monitors contacts for 30 days, and vaccinates exposed individuals.
  • Expanded eligibility during the outbreak includes a dose zero for infants 6–11 months, routine doses at 12 and 18 months, catch‑ups for ages 2–9, and vaccination for ages 10–49 and designated high‑risk groups.
  • The government has scheduled the Semana Nacional de Salud Pública for September 6–13 to intensify vaccination and containment across all states, supported by national health institutions.