Health officials have reported a total of 279 cases, with 20 new infections announced this week.

A confirmed measles case has been reported at the Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center, leading to a proactive alert to those potentially exposed.

The CDC highlights that while the measles vaccine is highly effective, vaccinated individuals can still contract the disease, though it is rare and typically results in a milder form.

The College of American Pathologists came together to discuss this measles outbreak to address some concerns, believing the number of measles cases in Texas is an underestimation of how much of the disease is actually out there.

According to the health department, the infant, who was unvaccinated, was exposed to measles during international travel.

Health officials are reporting more cases of measles in Texas.

The Department of State Health Services said there have been 198 cases identified in the South Plains region of Texas since January. 23 patients have been hospitalized.

As the number of measles cases in Texas climbs, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo joined Mayor Whitmire and health officials to discuss the disease’s impact on the Greater Houston area and efforts to curb its spread.

As the 2025 Houston Rodeo gears up, health officials are raising concerns about a measles outbreak in Texas.

For the first time in years, Americans are in the midst of an outbreak of the measles virus. Earlier this week, an unvaccinated child in Texas was the first person to die from the virus in a decade, and more than 100 people have confirmed infections.

Measles, a highly contagious airborne disease, can lead to severe health issues like blindness and pneumonia, with young children being most affected due to declining vaccination rates.

Texas schools require immunizations against preventable diseases and most of what’s required will be given before students enroll in Kindergarten.