Measles, Houston

Measles is back in Texas with two cases in Houston. Here's what you need to know.
Measles has returned to Texas, with two cases confirmed in Houston last week. No cases have been found in Central Texas, but measles is a worry for health officials, causing Austin Public Health and the Texas Department of State Health Services to issue alerts.
Houston identifies two cases of measles in adults, first cases since 2018
The Houston Health Department said Friday it has identified two cases of measles in adults who’ve recently traveled internationally, the first cases in Houston since 2018. The adults live in the same household,
Houston Health Department reports city’s first measles cases in seven years
The health department announced Friday that the two cases, in adults who live in the same household and have unknown vaccination statuses, are linked to international travel. Contract tracing is being conducted.
2 confirmed cases of measles reported in Texas
The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed the first cases of measles in the state since 2023.
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Houston identifies two cases of measles in adults, city's first cases since 2018
The Houston Health Department said Friday it has identified two cases of measles in adults who’ve recently traveled internationally, the first cases in Houston since 2018. The adults live in the ...