Overview

• Mexico has recorded 4,952 confirmed measles cases and 21 deaths this year, with viral circulation reported in 23 states and a concentration of activity in Chihuahua.
• Health Secretary David Kershenobich said roughly 6.5 million people have been vaccinated in 2025 and reiterated a goal to reach 95% two‑dose coverage.
• Authorities report setting up vaccination points in clinics and hospitals, deploying mobile teams, producing materials in Indigenous languages, and intensifying active surveillance.
• Children ages 0–4 are the most affected group with 1,142 cases, followed by adults 25–29 with 591 cases, reflecting cohorts who missed routine doses.
• Officials noted the outbreak was imported from Texas and highlighted ongoing efforts to vaccinate migrant agricultural workers in Chihuahua, while experts trace coverage declines back to about 2012 and some criticize prior policy lapses.