The state measles count has now risen to 13, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. Eight cases were found at the Luna County Detention Center, three at the Dona Ana County Detention Center, and two in the Hidalgo County Detention Center. The NMDOH said they have deployed vaccination crews to all three facilities to reduce the risk of further spread. The Department encourages residents to review their vaccination records, including for measles, as the spring travel season is here and can lead to additional risks, particularly if traveling out of state or out of the country. They also say measles symptoms develop between seven and 21 days after exposure. Symptoms typically begin with fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes, followed by a red spotted rash that usually starts on the head or face and spreads down the body. People can pass measles to someone else from four days before to four days after the rash first appears.
The state measles count has now risen to 13, according to the New Mexico Department of Health.
Eight cases were found at the Luna County Detention Center, three at the Dona Ana County Detention Center, and two in the Hidalgo County Detention Center.
The NMDOH said they have deployed vaccination crews to all three facilities to reduce the risk of further spread.
The Department encourages residents to review their vaccination records, including for measles, as the spring travel season is here and can lead to additional risks, particularly if traveling out of state or out of the country.
They also say measles symptoms develop between seven and 21 days after exposure. Symptoms typically begin with fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes, followed by a red spotted rash that usually starts on the head or face and spreads down the body. People can pass measles to someone else from four days before to four days after the rash first appears.
