Blood sample positive with Measles virus (iStock / Getty Images Plus)
The New Mexico health department on Tuesday reported a Lea County teenager has the first confirmed case of measles this year, and provided information for residents about possible exposure as measles are very contagious. New Mexico had two measles cases in 2024, and they were the first measles cases here since 2021.
According to a news release, NMDOH is working with the patient’s family, Nor-Lea Hospital and the local school district to ensure all contacts have up-to-date measles vaccinations, two doses of which are 97% effective against the disease. Residents can check their vaccination status online or by calling 1-833-796-8773…