Costa Rica registers second measles case and conducts epidemiological investigation
Costa Rica confirmed its second case of measles so far in 2026, prompting health authorities to launch an epidemiological investigation and temporarily suspend classes at a school in the province of San José.
TL;DR
- Costa Rica confirmed its second case of measles this year, an adult woman.
- Classes were temporarily suspended at Liceo de Moravia in San José for epidemiological investigation.
- The Ministry of Health is conducting contact identification and vaccination verification.
- Symptoms of measles include high fever, general malaise, nasal discharge, cough, conjunctivitis, and skin rash.
- Costa Rica launched a vaccination campaign in February due to increased cases in the Americas.
- Official vaccination schedule includes two doses of the MMR vaccine at 15 months and 4 years old.