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Be aware of cold-related illnesses as temperatures drop November 30, 2023 - Environmental Health - Alert

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reminds residents low temperatures will continue off and on throughout the winter season, and everyone should be aware of the risks of cold-related illness. « read more »



REMINDER: Centers for Disease Control warns consumers about high blood lead levels in children potentially connected to cinnamon applesauce products November 21, 2023 - Lead Poisoning Prevention - Alert

As reported by media across the country, on November 13, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a Health Alert that it is investigating a possible link between three brands of recalled cinnamon applesauce products and high blood lead levels in children. Multiple states have reported potential... « read more »



Renewed public health order targets rising congenital syphilis cases October 16, 2023 - Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Alert

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) takes action to address the rising threat of congenital syphilis by renewing and updating an ongoing public health order. The updated order directs medical professionals to increase syphilis testing in all individuals aged 18 to 50 across the state and to te... « read more »



New Mexico Department of Health reports first West Nile virus death of 2023 September 1, 2023 - Zoonotic Diseases - Alert

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reports a Valencia County man is the first death in 2023 linked to West Nile virus in the state. « read more »



DOH recommends clients of VIP Spa get tested for blood-borne infections July 5, 2023 - HIV Prevention - Alert

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) is reaching out to former clients of VIP Beauty Salon and Spa (VIP Spa), previously located at: 809 Tijeras Avenue, NW Suite B, Albuquerque, N.M. to recommend that anyone who received any type of injection-related service, including a vampire facial or Botox... « read more »



Summer heat rising: Protect yourself, others from heat-related illness June 27, 2023 - Environmental Health - Alert

Rising temperatures across New Mexico bring increased risks of heat-related illness. The eastern and southern regions, including Chaves County, will face scorching conditions with temperatures approaching 112° and potentially higher this week. « read more »



Luna County public health office closed June 26-30 June 23, 2023 - Southwest Public Health Region - Alert

The Luna County public health office at 215 S. Silver Avenue in Deming will be closed June 26-30 as New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) staff move to the new Deming Health Complex, 1510 S. Slate St. « read more »



Department of Health reports sixth hantavirus case of 2023 June 21, 2023 - Zoonotic Diseases - Alert

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reports six New Mexico residents have been diagnosed with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) since the beginning of 2023. « read more »



Fox tests positive for rabies in Sierra County February 9, 2023 - Zoonotic Diseases - Alert

The Department of Health urges pet and livestock owners in Sierra County and surrounding counties to vaccinate their animals against rabies after an aggressively behaving fox this week bit a Sierra County resident and later tested positive for rabies. « read more »