GENERANDO AUDIO…
Mexico is experiencing a significant surge in measles cases, with 12,556 confirmed infections reported as of March 6, 2026, according to the latest daily report on the measles outbreak in Mexico. This increase highlights the importance of vaccination efforts to control the spread of this highly contagious disease. Chihuahua and Jalisco are currently the states with the highest number of reported cases.
Tragically, the outbreak has also resulted in 34 deaths since the first fatality was recorded on February 28, 2025. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding each death.
The most affected age group is children between 1 and 4 years old, accounting for 1,698 cases. This underscores the vulnerability of young children who may not have received complete vaccination schedules.
Following closely behind, the 5-9 year old age group has recorded 1,476 cases, while the 25-29 year old demographic has seen 1,456 cases, according to official records from the federal Ministry of Health.
The highest incidence rate is observed in children under one year of age, with 62.97 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The 1-4 and 5-9 age groups follow with rates of 19.81 and 13.94, respectively.
Which states are most affected by measles between 2025 and 2026?
As of March 6, 2026, the following states have reported the highest number of measles cases between 2025 and 2026:
- Chihuahua: 4,523
- Jalisco: 4,268
- Chiapas: 787
- Mexico City: 471
- Michoacán: 356
- Guerrero: 338
- Sinaloa: 306
- Sonora: 234
- State of Mexico: 196
- Durango: 167
- Puebla: 155
- Colima: 114
- Quintana Roo: 77
- Tabasco: 69
- Coahuila: 60
- Baja California: 43
- Nayarit: 42
- Veracruz: 42
- Nuevo León: 41
- Morelos: 38
- Querétaro: 38
- Tlaxcala: 34
- Zacatecas: 23
- Oaxaca: 23
- Yucatán: 17
- Hidalgo: 15
- Campeche: 15
- Aguascalientes: 14
- San Luis Potosí: 14
- Tamaulipas: 13
- Baja California Sur: 12
- Guanajuato: 11
How many people have died from measles in Mexico between 2025 and 2026?
- Chihuahua: 21
- Jalisco: 4
- Sonora: 1
- Durango: 2
- Michoacán: 1
- Tlaxcala: 1
- Mexico City: 1
- Chiapas: 1
- Guerrero: 1
- Sinaloa: 1
The number could increase as the Mexico City Public Health Secretariat investigates two possible measles-related deaths.
In 2026 alone, seven deaths due to measles have been reported across the country, according to the Daily Measles Outbreak Report in Mexico and the death confirmed by the Sinaloa State Health Secretariat.
- Jalisco: 2
- Michoacán: 1
- Guerrero: 1
- Durango: 1
- Tlaxcala: 1
- Sinaloa: 1
What are the first symptoms of measles?
Where can you obtain vaccinated?
The Ministry of Health has launched a national vaccination campaign to address the outbreak. The vaccine is free and available at Health Centers, IMSS facilities and various locations in each state.
The Mexican Government has provided a link where the public can find available locations for measles vaccination.
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