Measles Outbreak in New Mexico | Santa Fe News

Measles is back in New Mexico—with a new case confirmed in Eddy County, bringing the state’s total to 18 this year. The adult patient, unvaccinated, likely picked it up while traveling out of state. Health officials are warning anyone who visited the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center campus in Artesia (Aug 6–10), a Walmart on N 26th St (Aug 9 morning), or Artesia General ER (late Aug 10–early Aug 11) to check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms up to 21 days after exposure. If you feel sick, stay home and call your doctor immediately. Measles is contagious from four days before the rash appears to four days after. Call NM DOH at 1-833-796-8773 for guidance. Stay vigilant—your vaccine status could be your best defense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/57c8acbed87bf52a