3 days ago · The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas. At this time, 327 cases have been identified since late January. Forty of the patients have been hospitalized.

Because measles is still endemic in many parts of the world and is highly contagious, measles can easily be re-introduced into Texas in unvaccinated communities. This was seen in 2013, when a person traveling to Asia returned with the measles and interacted with a …

Feb 26, 2025 · The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting the first death from measles in the ongoing outbreak in the South Plains and Panhandle regions. The school-aged child who was not vaccinated was hospitalized in Lubbock last …

Feb 24, 2025 · If you think you have measles or have been exposed to someone with measles, isolate yourself from others and call your healthcare provider before arriving to be tested so they can prepare for your arrival without exposing other people to the virus.

Jan 23, 2025 · The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting two confirmed cases of measles in residents of Harris County. These are the first confirmed cases of measles reported in Texas since 2023. Due to the highly contagious nature of this disease, additional cases may occur.

Feb 25, 2025 · The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting 124 confirmed cases of measles in the ongoing outbreak in the South Plains and Panhandle regions. DSHS is working with local health departments in that area to investigate cases, provide immunizations where needed, and keep the public informed.

The best way to prevent measles is to get vaccinated with two doses of a measles-containing vaccine, usually administered as the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Two doses of the MMR vaccine prevents 97 percent of measles infections.

Mar 6, 2025 · The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and local health departments continue to respond to a large outbreak of measles centered in the South Plains region of West Texas. DSHS has created an outbreak case definition, expanded the number of counties included in the outbreak area, and reiterated recommendations for immunization ...

Feb 5, 2025 · The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County. At this time, six cases have been identified with symptom onset within the last two weeks, all among unvaccinated school …

Jun 9, 2023 · This is the first confirmed case of measles in Texas since travel-related outbreaks in 2019, which led to 23 cases. Two doses of the measles vaccine are highly effective at preventing measles, however even vaccinated people can occasionally become infected.