NO WORD YET ON HOW IT STARTED. TWO KIDS FROM TAOS, NEW MEXICO’S FIRST MEASLES CASES SINCE 2021. THE STATE’S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REPORTING THEY ARE YOUNGER THAN TEN, LIVE TOGETHER AND ARE NOT VACCINATED. THEY DEVELOP SYMPTOMS AFTER INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL. THE KIDS WERE AT THE ASPEN MEDICAL CENTER URGENT CARE IN ESPANOLA, SUNDAY, MAY 26TH, FROM 11:45 A.M. TO 3 P.M. AND TUESDAY FROM MAY 28TH AT 945 TO 230. IF YOU THINK YOU WERE EXPOSED OR NEED
First measles cases confirmed in New Mexico since 2021
Two children from Taos County got measles, the first time New Mexico has confirmed cases of measles in three years
The state Department of Health said two children from Taos County had confirmed cases of measles.Both of the children are under 10 years old and live within the same home, according to NMHealth. The two had fevers and experienced rashes after coming back from international travel.The only known exposure to the public happened at Aspen Medical Center Urgent Care in Espanola. Those exposure dates were on Sunday, May 26, and Tuesday, May 28. Below are further details on the public exposure.Stay up to date with the latest health news: Health Beat on Action 7 NewsPublic measles exposure in EspanolaWhere: Aspen Medical Center Urgent Care, 411 Santa Clara Bridge RdFirst public exposure: Sunday, May 26, from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.Second and last known exposure: Tuesday, May 28, from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.NMHealth Secretary Patrick Allen said the department has been able to reach out to people possibly exposed.”The Department of Health has identified and contacted potentially exposed people to let them know what to do and any symptoms to look for,” Allen said. “If someone was at this urgent care location at the above days and times and has not yet been contacted by the department, please call the NMHealth Helpline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773).” Known people possibly exposed to measles have had their vaccine records checked. Symptoms of measles can develop between a week to 21 days after exposure.Symptoms include fever, cough, runny rose, red eyes, which can be followed by a rash, according to NMHealth. One in five cases of unvaccinated people in the country that get measles are treated at hospitals.The department also said measles vaccines are available to New Mexico families without charge for children, regardless of insurance status.Stay updated on the latest health news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
The state Department of Health said two children from Taos County had confirmed cases of measles.
Both of the children are under 10 years old and live within the same home, according to NMHealth. The two had fevers and experienced rashes after coming back from international travel.
The only known exposure to the public happened at Aspen Medical Center Urgent Care in Espanola. Those exposure dates were on Sunday, May 26, and Tuesday, May 28. Below are further details on the public exposure.
Stay up to date with the latest health news: Health Beat on Action 7 News
Public measles exposure in Espanola
- Where: Aspen Medical Center Urgent Care, 411 Santa Clara Bridge Rd
- First public exposure: Sunday, May 26, from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Second and last known exposure: Tuesday, May 28, from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
NMHealth Secretary Patrick Allen said the department has been able to reach out to people possibly exposed.
“The Department of Health has identified and contacted potentially exposed people to let them know what to do and any symptoms to look for,” Allen said. “If someone was at this urgent care location at the above days and times and has not yet been contacted by the department, please call the NMHealth Helpline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773).”
Known people possibly exposed to measles have had their vaccine records checked. Symptoms of measles can develop between a week to 21 days after exposure.
Symptoms include fever, cough, runny rose, red eyes, which can be followed by a rash, according to NMHealth. One in five cases of unvaccinated people in the country that get measles are treated at hospitals.
The department also said measles vaccines are available to New Mexico families without charge for children, regardless of insurance status.
Stay updated on the latest health news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
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