Zoonotic Disease Program
Zoonotic diseases are diseases that are transmitted between animals and humans. They include all diseases that people can catch from animals such as wildlife, domestic animals, insects, primates, and birds. Some important zoonotic diseases of New Mexico include Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Plague, Rabies, West Nile Virus, and Zika Virus. Also see our Zoonotic Information for Veterinarians page to learn more.
The New Mexico Department of Health acknowledges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s One Health initiative that recognizes that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment.
Recent Activity
News Articles
Latest
- Health department urges pet vaccinations after fox tests positive for rabies (June 25, 2026)
- Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Bernalillo County (June 23, 2026)
- New Mexico reports first case of human plague in 2026 (June 11, 2026)
- New Mexico remains screwworm-free: Vigilance urged for travelers (June 4, 2026)
- New Mexico’s hantavirus strain is different from cruise ship outbreak and does not spread between people (May 13, 2026)
Health Data
Latest
- Animal Rabies Cases in New Mexico 2026 (Infectious Disease)
- Animal Plague Cases in New Mexico 2026 (Infectious Disease)
- Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome in New Mexico in 2026 (Infectious Disease)
Publications
Latest
- Hantavirus Prevention Pamphlet (Marketing)
- Hantavirus Information for Physicians & Healthcare Workers (Help)
- Model Infection Control Plan (Guide)