Measles Outbreak Prompts Free Vaccination Campaign in Quintana Roo

Playa del Carmen, Mexico — Health officials in Quintana Roo have launched a free measles vaccination campaign after confirming six cases in municipalities including Playa del Carmen, Chetumal, and Cancún.

The State Health Department (SESA) established vaccination modules across the state to offer free immunizations to residents with incomplete vaccination records. The campaign targets both children and adults as authorities work to prevent further spread of the disease.

Measles infections have increased alarmingly across Mexico in early 2026 due to two factors: tourists arriving with the disease and declining vaccination rates in recent years.

Who Should Get Vaccinated?

Residents who should receive measles vaccines at the free modules or vaccination brigades include:

• Children under 10 years old, particularly at 12 months (first dose), 18 months, or six years (second dose)
• Children and adults aged 10 to 49 years
• People who don’t remember if they were vaccinated or lack documentation
• Those with incomplete vaccination schedules

Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination, noting measles can be fatal for children and can affect people of any age.

Vaccination Locations and Schedule

Municipal governments across Quintana Roo have implemented free vaccination campaigns at health centers and public locations like markets and plazas. Residents need only bring their vaccination card and CURP (Unique Population Registry Code) to access the service.

Cancún (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM):

• Monday, February 9: Prado Norte Market
• Wednesday, February 11: Pak Pak Foundation
• Monday, February 16: Héroes Neighborhood Market
• Tuesday, February 17: Region 221 Market
• Wednesday, February 18: Villas Otoch Market
• Thursday, February 26: Region 236 Market

Tulum (8:00 AM to 1:00 PM):

• Tulum Urban Health Center, Calle Sol Poniente S/M MZ 13, LT 16, Centro neighborhood

Othón P. Blanco (8:00 AM to 1:00 PM):

• Chetumal General Hospital, Av. Andrés Quintana Roo No. 399, Taxistas neighborhood

Felipe Carrillo Puerto (8:00 AM to 1:00 PM):

• Urban Health Center 2, C. 80 Emiliano Zapata
• Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8 (12:00 PM to 4:00 PM): Cecilio Chi Dome

Isla Mujeres (8:00 AM to 1:00 PM):

• Isla Mujeres Ejido Urban Health Center, Ejido Franja Continental