Unvaccinated Valencia County child tests positive for measles, marking 19th New Mexico case in 2026

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 11, 2026

Words: 372

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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The New Mexico Department of Health on Thursday announced that an unvaccinated child in Valencia County has tested positive for measles, bringing the total number cases in the state to 19 so far this year.

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The state health department’s announcement does not specify the child’s age or gender but says the child is recovering at home.

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