In just three days they were confirmed 478 new cases of measles in Mexico, so at the cut of this Thursday February 26the national cumulative amounted to 11 thousand 419 infectionsreported the Ministry of Health in its most recent report.
Breakdown of recent cases
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As of Friday, February 20, there were 10,634 cases. However, during the weekend 307 infections were added, so on Monday the 23rd the figure reached 10,941.
Between last Monday and Tuesday, 121 new cases were confirmed, bringing the accumulated number to 11,062.
Subsequently, from Tuesday to Wednesday the 25th, 204 additional infections were recorded. In the last 24 hours, 153 new cases were reported, reaching a total of 11,419 confirmed patients.
How many infections have been recorded this year?
In the last 12 monthsFrom February 2025 to February 2026, all 32 states have reported cases of measles in 392 municipalities.
Of the accumulated total, 4,966 infections have been registered only during the first two months of 2026.
The group with the highest incidence corresponds to girls and boys from 1 to 4 years old. In second place are children between 5 and 9 years old, and in third place are people between 25 and 29 years old.
Jalisco concentrates the largest number of cases
Five entities concentrate the greatest burden of infections. Jalisco remains in first place with 2,938 confirmed cases.
Jalisco is followed by:
- Mexico City, with 345
- State of Mexico, with 142
Measles deaths
Since February 23, no new deaths associated with this disease have been reported, so the number of deaths remains at 32.
The entities that have reported deaths are:
Measles symptoms and prevention measures
According to the Ministry of Health, measles is a highly transmissible viral disease that spreads through respiratory droplets when coughing or sneezing.
Initial symptoms include fever, cough, nasal congestion, and conjunctivitis. Subsequently, a skin rash appears that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
The health authority points out that the main prevention measure is vaccination with the triple viral vaccine (MMR), which protects against measles, rubella and mumps. The scheme includes two doses, applied in childhood.
Likewise, it is recommended to go to medical units in the presence of symptoms and avoid contact with sick people to reduce the chain of transmission.
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