Mexico City launches urgent measles vaccination push at transit hubs

Mexico City has initiated an intensified measles vaccination campaign across key transit hubs. The move comes in response to a recent rise in cases, though no infections have been confirmed in the capital so far this year. Health authorities are urging residents to get vaccinated as a preventive measure.

Vaccination kiosks have been set up at major transport points, including select Metro, Metrobús, and Cablebús stations. On Line 1 of the Metrobús, kiosks are available at Indios Verdes, 18 de Marzo, Circuito, and Xochimilco, as well as at Indios Verdes–Cuautepec and Mexicable Line 2. Additional stations in boroughs like Álvaro Obregón, Iztacalco, Venustiano Carranza, Tláhuac, Cuauhtémoc, Azcapotzalco, and Gustavo A. Madero also host the service at designated times.

Beyond transit hubs, door-to-door vaccination teams are operating in high-traffic areas, such as the Central de Abasto wholesale market. Federal and local health officials have stressed the importance of immunisation to curb potential transmission. Authorities confirm that Mexico currently holds enough measles vaccines to meet demand.

No confirmed cases of measles have been reported in Mexico City in 2024 up to the campaign's launch. The push aims to maintain this record by increasing coverage in busy public spaces.

The campaign expands access to measles vaccines through transit stations and community outreach. With sufficient supplies available, health officials are focusing on high-visibility locations to encourage participation. The goal is to prevent outbreaks by ensuring widespread immunisation across the city.