Mexico Launches Massive Measles Vaccination Campaign Amid Outbreak

In response to a national measles outbreak, Mexico is conducting an extensive vaccination campaign aiming to immunize 2.5 million people weekly. Health workers operate door-to-door, at pop-up sites, and through digital outreach, but interest is uneven, and coverage remains challenging.

Outbreaks disproportionately affect under-vaccinated communities, highlighting inequalities in access, healthcare infrastructure, and trust in public institutions. Experts note that waning routine immunization, pandemic disruptions, and misinformation contribute to gaps.

The campaign underscores the ongoing need for targeted, equitable vaccination strategies to achieve herd immunity and protect vulnerable populations. Read more about the vaccine campaign in Mexico from NPR here.