SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — Three new cases of measles have been reported in New Mexico, according to the New Mexico Health Department. NMDOH says these three new cases are impacting unvaccinated Santa Fe County residents.
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The three new cases have led the total case count in the state of New Mexico to rise to 100, NMDOH confirmed on Thursday afternoon. “We remain grateful New Mexicans continue to get their measles vaccination in an effort to slow the spread of the virus,” said (NMDOH) Chief Medical Officer Dr. Miranda Durham. “Without that, measles outbreaks are more likely to last longer and grow over time.”
A total of 48,620 people received the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine between Feb. 1 and Aug. 13. Symptoms of measles begin with a cough, runny nose, and eye redness, then progress to fever and rash. The rash begins at the head before spreading down the body.
Anyone who is worried about potentially having the measles is asked to contact their doctor. The NMDOH helpline can be reached at 1-833-796-8773.
