The Ministry of Health reported an increase in cases of measles and dengue in Mexicoaccording to its most recent epidemiological reports.

In the case of measlesthe country registers 8,145 confirmed cases so far in 2026according to the Daily report of the measles outbreak in Mexico with cut March 26which reflects that the transmission of the virus remains active.

• Regarding the number of deaths, there are 33 accumulated deaths since the outbreak began in February 2025.

On the other hand, the dengue also shows an upward trend, since they have been confirmed 1,168 accumulated cases so far this year.

Measles in Mexico is still active, sees warning signs

The five states with the most confirmed cases in 2026According to the Ministry of Health, they are:

1. Jalisco – 4 thousand 735 cases
2. Chiapas – 681 cases
3. Mexico City – 638 cases
4. Sinaloa – 259 cases
5. State of Mexico 252 cases

Regarding its symptoms, measles is known to cause a rash with red spots. However, the first symptoms may be similar to those of influenza or another respiratory illness, reported the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS).

The IMSS highlighted that the The first typical symptom is the appearance of fever.for at least three days, cough, “runny” nose and conjunctivitis (red eyes).

“The fever can reach 40 °C and in patients with a weakened defense system, pneumonia can develop,” highlighted the IMSS on its website.

Signs and symptoms appear 10 to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

Other measles symptom are the Koplik spotssmall white dots inside the mouth.

The IMSS also reported that the patient must be isolated for at least 4 to 5 days after the rash appears (rash).

During this time, close contact with other people should be avoidedespecially babies, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.

In view of the increase in measles cases registered in different regions of the country, The health authorities reinforced the call to the population to review and complete your health plan to prevent infections.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious complications, especially in girls, boys, unvaccinated people and vulnerable groups.

How to find where to get vaccinated against measles?

He Government of Mexico enabled a link where the population can consult the locations available for the measles vaccination.

Dengue cases increase in the country, warning signs

The Epidemiological Bulletin of the Ministry of Health reported that, until March 14, the country accumulates 1,168 dengue cases. Of these, 506 are not serious, 615 present warning signs and 47 are serious cases.

The dengue symptomscommonly known as “trancazo” or ““bone breaker fever”appear after a period of 4 to 7 days.

They are presented as:

• Fever
• bone pain
• Severe headache (forehead)
• Eye pain (which increases when you move your eyes)
• Skin rash (measles-like)
• Nausea
• Vomit
• Insomnia
• Pruritus (itching)
• lack of appetite
• abdominal pain

In severe cases:

• Hemorrhage
• Seizures due to fever
• Severe dehydration

Dengue prevention measures

• Wear clothing that covers most of your body
• Don’t expose yourself to mosquito bites
• Use mosquito repellent
• Use a canopy or cloth that covers your bed completely
• Install mosquito nets on doors and windows
• Prevents garbage from accumulating
• Do not leave containers where water accumulates
• Constantly washes water containers, as well as water tanks and cisterns
• Use larvicides in containers to eliminate fly larvae
• Use special insecticides to eliminate the mosquito in its adult phase

Risks of dengue

In serious cases, the Dengue can become complicated by becoming dengue hemorrhagic feverwhen both internal and external bleeding occurs. Or in hemorrhagic shockwhen blood does not flow to the body’s major organs, which can cause death.

He dengue It is a disease caused by a virus and is transmitted to people through the bite of the mosquito that carries the disease, reported the Ministry of Health.

He dengue It is not transmitted from one person to another and there is currently no vaccine to combat it.