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Measles Case Reported at Deming Detention Center Raises Health Concerns

KVIA••Gabrielle Lopez
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A federal inmate at the Luna County Detention Center in Deming, New Mexico, has tested positive for measles, marking the 16th case reported in the state this year. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has identified a potential exposure site at the U.S. Probation & Parole Office in Las Cruces on May 27, between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Symptoms of measles can develop within 7 to 21 days after exposure, including fever, cough, and a characteristic rash. NMDOH emphasizes the importance of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine as a preventive measure against the disease.

Key Details: • Potential exposure at U.S. Probation & Parole Office, 100 N. Church St., Las Cruces, on May 27. • Symptoms may appear 7 to 21 days after exposure; watch for fever, cough, and rash. • Get the MMR vaccine to protect against measles.

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Las CrucesNew Mexico Department of HealthLuna County Detention Center100 N. Church St.

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