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Mexico Risks Losing Measles-Free Status as Cases Exceed 6,700

Officials announce new vaccination drives to protect children, lifting coverage toward 95%.

Overview

  • Health authorities report just under 5% of cases remain active, crediting intensified vaccination for blunting spread.
  • Federal officials say 11 million measles doses were administered in 2025 with about 18 million available for ongoing response.
  • Three national vaccination weeks and a follow-up campaign will add an extra dose for children under five to bolster protection.
  • Baja California confirms 21 cases concentrated in Mexicali and the valley, reports 91% coverage, over 200,000 doses applied, and no deaths.
  • Tabasco has seven cases with one cluster closed and six patients stable under care, while Hidalgo confirms its first case in Actopan with the patient isolated and under surveillance.