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Jalisco Faces Measles Crisis: Masks, Vaccines Mandated

2/6/2026

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Jalisco issued a health alert, mandated face masks in schools, and urged vaccination after a measles outbreak with 1,163 confirmed cases this year.
The outbreak is linked to declining vaccination rates and began in Chihuahua, spreading to Mennonite communities across the region.
Vaccination efforts are underway to curb the outbreak.

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Story summary

Jalisco issued a health alert, mandated face masks in schools, and urged vaccination after a measles outbreak with 1,163 confirmed cases this year.
The outbreak is linked to declining vaccination rates and began in Chihuahua, spreading to Mennonite communities across the region.
Vaccination efforts are underway to curb the outbreak.