The Government of Mexico City accelerates vaccination against measles in the midst of an outbreak that, to date, totals 8,575 confirmed cases in 32 States and 305 municipalities, 166 of them in the capital and 27 deaths between 2025 and 2026, including the first death recorded in Mexico City that was announced this Tuesday. The Government has installed vaccination modules at strategic points in the 16 municipalities.
The immunization schedule is aimed at specific groups to complete pending coverage. Girls and boys 6 months old receive a zero dose (which does not count towards the routine vaccination schedule due to maternal antibodies); those aged 12 and 18 months must apply the first and second dose; people between 10 and 49 years old need a booster if they do not have the complete vaccination schedule or do not remember their history; Over 50 years of age do not require routine vaccination; and pregnant women cannot receive it. It is free at all authorized points, without the need for an appointment.
Vaccination modules and schedules
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The Government of Mexico City offers an official web portal that allows you to filter service modules by mayor’s office: fixed, semi-fixed and mobile. This resource allows you to verify active venues and updated schedules, which is essential due to the changing dynamics of the campaign. The modules operate in health centers, transportation and public spaces, with a presence in the 16 districts.
This set of local actions is part of a national effort to contain the viral disease through mass vaccination. Furthermore, in response to the outbreaks in recent weeks, entities such as the State of Mexico and Jalisco have reintroduced the mask in school campuses as an additional preventive measure, although health authorities insist that vaccination is the best way to protect yourself.
💉 Get vaccinated against measles!
👨👩👧👦 Protecting yourself is also protecting those you love most.
📍 In Mexico City, we have free vaccination centers.
📲 Scan the QR code and locate your nearest vaccination center.#Vaccination #Measles #YoMeVacuno… pic.twitter.com/vEeN7aOgoe
— Secretariat of Public Health of Mexico City (@SSaludCdMx) February 8, 2026
What is measles and how is it spread?
Measles is an extremely contagious viral infectious disease that is transmitted by respiratory droplets when a person who is sick coughs, sneezes or talks, and can remain airborne for several minutes in closed spaces. It usually begins with a high fever, cough, runny nose, red and irritated eyes. Days later, he develops a characteristic rash that spreads from his face to the rest of his body.
It can cause serious complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis, severe diarrhea, ear infections, blindness and even death, especially in young children, malnourished people, pregnant people or people with weakened immune systems. Therefore, vaccination is the main prevention measure and is key to reducing the mortality rate in a context of active outbreaks such as those currently facing Mexico.
Do you need to get vaccinated against measles?
What year were you born?
You probably had measles naturally.
You don’t need to get vaccinated
Did you have measles?
You don’t need to get vaccinated
Have you been vaccinated?
You don’t need to get vaccinated
Did you have measles?
You probably don’t need to get vaccinated.
Did you receive 2 doses of MMR vaccine?
You don’t need to get vaccinated
You probably already have your complete schedule if you were vaccinated as a child
Check your card or go to your health center
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date:2026-02-11 00:31:00
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