First cases of measles confirmed in New Mexico since 2021
Two Taos County children contracted measles, first time New Mexico has confirmed measles cases in three years
The state Department of Health said two children in Taos County had confirmed cases of measles. Both children are under 10 years old and live in the same home, according to NMHealth. Both men had fevers and rashes after returning from international travel. The only known public exposure occurred at the urgent care at Aspen Medical Center in Espanola. These exhibition dates were Sunday May 26 and Tuesday May 28. Below are more details about the public exhibition. Stay up to date with the latest health news: Health Beat on Action 7 NewsMeasles Public Exposure in EspanolaWhere: Aspen Medical Center Urgent Care, 411 Santa Clara Bridge RdFirst Public Exposure: Sunday, May 26, 11:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. Second and last known exposure: Tuesday, May 28, 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. NM Secretary of Health Patrick Allen said the department has “The Department of Health has identified and contacted those potentially exposed to let them know what to do and what symptoms to look for,” Allen said. “If anyone was at this urgent care location on the days and times above and has not yet been contacted by the department, please call the NMHealth hotline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1 -833-796-8773).” People known to be potentially exposed to measles have had their vaccination records checked. Measles symptoms can develop between one week and 21 days after exposure. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny rose, red eyes, which may be followed by a rash, according to NMHealth. In the country, one in five cases of unvaccinated people who contract measles are treated in hospitals. The department also said measles vaccines are available at no cost to New Mexico families for children, regardless of their insurance status. Stay up to date with the latest health news with KOAT. application. You can download it here.
The state Department of Health said two children in Taos County had confirmed cases of measles.
Both children are under 10 years old and live in the same household, according to NMHealth. Both men had fevers and rashes after returning from international travel.
The only known public exposure occurred at the urgent care of Aspen Medical Center in Espanola. These exhibition dates were Sunday May 26 and Tuesday May 28. Further details about the public exhibition can be found below.
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Public exposure to measles in Espanola
- Where: Aspen Medical Center Urgent Care, 411 Santa Clara Bridge Road
- First public exhibition: Sunday May 26, from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Second and last known exhibition: Tuesday May 28, from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
NMHealth Secretary Patrick Allen said the department has been able to reach those potentially exposed.
“The Department of Health has identified and contacted potentially exposed individuals to let them know what to do and what symptoms to look for,” Allen said. “If anyone was at this urgent care location on the days and times above and has not yet been contacted by the department, please call the NMHealth hotline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1 -833-796-8773).”
People known to be potentially exposed to measles have had their vaccination records checked. Measles symptoms can develop between one week and 21 days after exposure.
Symptoms include fever, cough, runny rose, red eyes, which may be followed by a rash, according to NMHealth. In the country, one in five cases of unvaccinated people who contract measles are treated in hospitals.
The department also said measles vaccines are available at no cost to New Mexico families for children, regardless of their insurance status.
Stay informed on the latest health news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
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