LEA COUNTY, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed the first case of measles this year, reported in Lea County. State health leaders say the patient is an unvaccinated teen in Lea County. NMHealth is working with the teen’s family to identify anyone they may have come in contact with.
The New Mexico Department of Health is warning residents of possible measles exposure at several locations. There have been 24 confirmed cases of measles in neighboring Texas. Measles is a highly contagious virus that can be spread through coughing and ...
Texas and New Mexico are not the only border states that have seen an increase in measles cases recently. A year ago, measles was found in Missouri.
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