Measles Situation in Mexico
As of July 10, the Federal Health Secretary’s General Epidemiology Department reported 3,261 confirmed measles cases accumulated until Thursday, July 10, which is an increase of 45 cases compared to the previous report on July 9.
The department detailed that individuals who have contracted the highly contagious virus are concentrated in 20 states and 79 municipalities, with the northern regions experiencing the most significant increase in this disease.
Casos de sarampión por estado.
According to the distribution of probable and confirmed measles cases by epidemiological week (SE), the first confirmed case of measles was reported in SE 5.
Epidemiology explained that confirmed measles cases affect both genders (48% males and 52% females).
In terms of the number of cases, the primary age group affected is 0 to 4 years old (693 cases), followed by 25 to 29 years old with 463 cases and 30 to 34 years old with 392 cases.
Regarding the incidence rate, the 0 to 4 years age group reported the highest incidence rate (6.54 cases per 100,000 individuals under 4 years old), followed by the 25 to 29 and 30 to 34 age groups with incidence rates of 4.29 and 3.75, respectively.
Measles in America
According to the Pan American Health Organization, confirmed measles cases in the Americas region from weeks 1-24/2025, Mexico ranked second, only below Canada.
Casos de sarampión en Américas.
Measles Deaths in Mexico
The General Epidemiology Department reported that, as of July 10, nine deaths had been reported.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is affected by the measles outbreak in Mexico? The measles outbreak has primarily affected individuals aged 0 to 4 years old, with 693 confirmed cases in this age group. Other affected groups include individuals aged 25 to 29 (463 cases) and 30 to 34 (392 cases).
- How many confirmed measles cases are there in Mexico? As of July 10, the Federal Health Secretary’s General Epidemiology Department reported 3,261 confirmed measles cases.
- Which regions in Mexico have seen the most significant increase in measles cases? The northern regions of Mexico have experienced the most significant increase in measles cases, with 20 states and 79 municipalities reporting infections.
- How does Mexico’s measles situation compare to other countries in the Americas? According to the Pan American Health Organization, Mexico ranks second in confirmed measles cases in the Americas region from weeks 1-24/2025, only below Canada.
- How many measles-related deaths have been reported in Mexico? Nine deaths related to measles had been reported in Mexico as of July 10.
