Vaccinations

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is investigating six mumps cases with ages ranging from seven to 41 years in Bernalillo County. Mumps is a highly contagious disease that is typically preventable through vaccination. Two doses of MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) are recommended. All... « read more »

In light of the recent state of emergency declared in the state of Washington after a measles outbreak, the New Mexico Department of Health is strongly encouraging parents to vaccinate their children. « read more »

The New Mexico Department of Health reports that flu activity remains high across the state with the rate of flu-related hospitalizations in New Mexico being the second highest among states that participate in CDC’s influenza hospitalization tracking. « read more »

With influenza activity remaining steady across New Mexico since the beginning of the year, the New Mexico Department of Health today reminds New Mexicans that it’s not too late to get your flu shot. « read more »