Measles reported in Clovis area; 71 cases total in New Mexico

Measles reported in Clovis area; 71 cases total in New Mexico

With the new case in Curry County and three more in Lea County, there are 71 measles cases reported in New Mexico, the Health Department said.

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirmed that a baby, too small to receive the MMR vaccine, was the first case of measles in Curry County, which with three additional cases in Lea County raises measles cases to 71 cases in New Mexico. “Watching measles cases in a new county underscores the need to stay alert and vaccinate. It also serves as a reminder that the measles outbreak in New Mexico is not over. We urge New Mex…