The Mexican health authorities have announced the first recorded death due to measles in Mexico City, although this tragic event took place in 2025. In the latest report released by the Ministry of Health, the age group most affected by measles includes children aged 1 to 4 years, with 1,327 reported cases, followed by those aged 5 to 9 years with 1,088 cases, and young adults aged 25 to 29 years with 963 cases. The incidence rate is notably high among infants under one year of age, at 50.41 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

As of the 2025-2026 period, there have been a total of 28 confirmed deaths attributed to measles across seven states in Mexico. Chihuahua reports the highest number with 21 fatalities, followed by Jalisco with 2, and other states like Sonora, Durango, Michoacán, Tlaxcala, and Mexico City each reporting one death. This alarming increase in measles cases and related deaths highlights the ongoing public health challenges and vaccination issues that Mexico is facing, particularly among young children who are the most vulnerable.

Authorities are working to provide more information and to implement measures aimed at controlling the spread of this preventable disease. The situation calls for increased public awareness and vaccination efforts to protect children and prevent any further tragedies linked to measles. The urgency of these efforts is underscored by the current outbreak and the demographic breakdown of the affected populations, particularly among young children and young adults who have not been vaccinated adequately.