Possible measles exposure linked to travel in three counties
June 13, 2025 - Measles - Vaccination
SANTA FE –
Two travelers have been diagnosed with measles during their visit to New Mexico, leading to potential measles exposure in Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Sandoval Counties.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the two are an adult of unknown vaccination status and an 18-month-old child with age-appropriate vaccination. The two were traveling separately.
New Mexico’s total measles case count remains at 81.
“These two cases remind us that travel remains an exposure risk when it comes to this contagious virus,” said
Dr. Miranda Durham, NMDOH Chief Medical Officer. “The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine remains the best protection against measles.”
People may have been exposed to measles from these latest cases at the following locations, days and times:
- Rio Rancho Aquatic Center, 745 Loma Colorado NE in Rio Rancho. Monday: June 2: 1 — 4 p.m.
- Walmart Supercenter, 5701 Herrera Drive in Santa Fe.Thursday: June 5: 11 a.m. — 2 p.m.
- Walmart Supercenter, 2550 Coors Boulevard NW in Albuquerque. Friday: June 6: 9 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- El Super, 4201 Central Avenue NW in Albuquerque. Friday: June 6: 9 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- University of New Mexico Hospital Adult Urgent Care, 2211 Lomas Boulevard NE in Albuquerque. Tuesday: June 10: 9:30 a.m. — 1:40 p.m.
- Albuquerque International Sunport, 2200 Sunport Blvd in Albuquerque. Tuesday: June 10: 3 — 7 p.m. Main terminal, TSA Security Checkpoint and Terminal A, Gate A-6
If you were at one of these locations, check your vaccination status and report any measles symptoms in the next 21 days to your health care provider. If you develop symptoms of measles stay home to prevent further spread and contact your healthcare provider or the NMDOH Helpline at
1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773) for guidance.
Measles symptoms don’t appear at once and can develop between seven to 21 days after exposure. Symptoms can begin with a cough, runny nose and red eyes, then progress to fever and developing a rash starting at the neck that works its way down the body. People can pass measles to someone else anywhere between four days before to four days after the rash is gone.
The NMDOH Helpline at
1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773) is also able to connect New Mexico residents with vaccination options available to them in their area.
Additional information about measles can be found on the NMDOH website at
http://measles.doh.nm.gov.
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Posible exposición al sarampión vinculada a viajes recientes en tres condados
https://www.nmhealth.org/news/vaccine/2025/6/?view=2224
