Measles Spreads Beyond Jails in New Mexico | Santa Fe News

New Mexico’s measles outbreak just hit a new milestone—18 cases this year, including the first outside a jail. The latest case in Eddy County involves an unvaccinated traveler who likely caught it out of state. Health officials are warning residents of Artesia about potential exposure spots like a Walmart, a federal training center, and the ER at Artesia General Hospital. They’re urging everyone to verify their MMR vaccination status and get boosted if needed. Measles is super contagious, with symptoms starting with fever, cough, and a rash that appears 21 days after exposure—and you can spread it even before the rash shows up. 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/10ebb4c5336b16d7