Health officials in the mexican state of Tabasco are launching a widespread measles-cases-rise-globally-vaccination-campaigns-underway/” title=”… Cases Rise Globally: … Campaigns Underway”>measles vaccination campaign this Sunday, addressing a recent outbreak of 23 confirmed cases [[3]]. In an effort to maximize accessibility, the Tabasco State Health Secretariat will uniquely host vaccination modules within churches across all 17 municipalities [[1]]. The initiative, beginning February 1, aims to quickly and effectively protect the population against the highly contagious disease, with locations like the Cathedral of Our Lord of Tabasco set to serve as vaccination sites [[2]].
Health officials in Tabasco, Mexico, are launching a measles vaccination campaign this Sunday, with a unique approach: setting up vaccination stations inside local churches.
- January 31, 2026 – 08:40 p.m.
- TABASCO
The Tabasco State Health Secretariat announced that vaccination modules will be established in temples across all 17 municipalities starting February 1.
In the state capital, Centro, health personnel will be stationed at the Cathedral of Our Lord of Tabasco, San Marcos Evangelista in the El Country area, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Nueva Generación church. This initiative aims to increase vaccine accessibility and protect the population against a resurgence of this highly contagious disease.
Vaccination availability will vary in other municipalities, ranging from one to three churches per area, depending on the state health department’s deployment plan. Most locations will begin administering vaccines at 8:00 a.m. local time.
The campaign comes in response to 23 confirmed cases of measles reported within the state, prompting a proactive public health response. Measles is a preventable disease, and vaccination is the most effective way to control outbreaks and protect communities.
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