Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

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Local health news from hospitals, clinics, and public health. We provide reliable, actionable updates on outbreaks, access, services, and staffing.

Puerto Vallarta Sees First Measles Cases Amid Vaccine Surge
•March 12, 2026

Measles cases reach 10 in Puerto Vallarta this year

Puerto Vallarta has confirmed 10 measles cases in 2026 as health officials expand vaccination and urge residents to review coverage.
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Rumors deepened Puerto Vallarta trauma after El Mencho killing
•March 4, 2026

Rumors deepened Puerto Vallarta trauma after El Mencho killing

After Feb. 22 violence in Puerto Vallarta, psychologists warn that WhatsApp rumors and unverified videos prolonged fear and stress.
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There are now 8 cases of measles in Puerto Vallarta
•March 2, 2026

Measles cases reach 8 in Puerto Vallarta as adults infected

Puerto Vallarta has eight confirmed measles cases, including three new young-adult infections tied to IMSS Clinic 170 and low vaccination.
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Why Mexico has only 25 accredited rare-disease hospitals
•February 26, 2026

Why Mexico has only 25 accredited rare-disease hospitals

Only 25 public hospitals in 16 states are accredited for certain rare-disease care, forcing long referrals, delays, and unequal access.
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Chihuahua measles vaccination strategy
•February 24, 2026

Clinic finder expands as Mexico measles cases top 10,634

Mexico confirms 10,634 measles cases; Feb. 8–14 adds 973. Officials prioritize vaccines by age and direct residents to clinic finder help.
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Puerto Vallarta Sees First Measles Cases Amid Vaccine Surge
•February 16, 2026

Puerto Vallarta hits 40,000 measles shots in one week

Up to 40,000 measles vaccine doses were given in Puerto Vallarta’s region in a week as a three-week push expands to malls, schools and the...
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Mexico Strikes Deal with Moderna to Produce mRNA Vaccines
•February 11, 2026

Mexico Strikes Deal with Moderna to Produce mRNA Vaccines

President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government strikes a deal with Moderna and local firms to produce mRNA vaccines in Mexico and boost scientific capacity.
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Puerto Vallarta Sees First Measles Cases Amid Vaccine Surge
•February 9, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Sees First Measles Cases Amid Vaccine Surge

Puerto Vallarta confirms its first measles cases and launches a vaccination campaign to contain the outbreak while keeping face mask use optional.
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Mexico Sets Sights on Eradicating Measles
•February 5, 2026

Measles vaccine pop-up sites open in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta has new weekend measles vaccination modules at malls and the airport, plus weekday sites at UNIRSE and DRSE.
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Mexico Shifts Health Spending from Prevention to Hospitals
•February 5, 2026

Mexico Shifts Health Spending from Prevention to Hospitals

Mexico reduced preventive health spending in favor of building more hospitals, a shift that could overburden the system and raise future costs.
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Puerto Vallarta measles
•January 27, 2026

Jalisco ramps up measles shots on coast and sierras

Jalisco health brigades expand measles vaccination in Costa Norte and Sierra Occidental, urging families to check and complete doses.
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measles jalisco
•January 19, 2026

Measles reaches all 32 Mexican states as Puebla confirms first case

Puebla’s first measles case puts all 32 states on the outbreak map. Check your vaccine status, know symptoms, and when to seek care.
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