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Measles Outbreak Surges: 86 Cases in New Mexico Prison

6/29/2025

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A measles outbreak at a Deming correctional facility has prompted the New Mexico Department of Health to take action, as five detainees tested positive, pushing the state's total to 86 cases. Nationwide, the U.S. is grappling with 1,227 cases across 37 states, primarily among unvaccinated individuals, resulting in 148 hospitalizations and three tragic deaths.

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A measles outbreak at a Deming correctional facility has prompted the New Mexico Department of Health to take action, as five detainees tested positive, pushing the state's total to 86 cases. Nationwide, the U.S. is grappling with 1,227 cases across 37 states, primarily among unvaccinated individuals, resulting in 148 hospitalizations and three tragic deaths.