6 days ago · Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through coughing, sneezing or simply being near someone infected. The virus can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left an area, making it easy to contract in shared spaces.

Mar 7, 2025 · Summary. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify clinicians, public health officials, and potential travelers about a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico and offer guidance for prevention and monitoring. As of March 7, 2025, Texas and New Mexico have reported 208 confirmed cases associated with this outbreak ...

1 day ago · A Houston health official said the city is currently monitoring wastewater treatment plants, manholes and schools for measles as the viral disease continues to grow in West Texas. The city is ...

Mar 1, 2025 · According to Dr. Persse, there are no active measles cases in Houston and Harris County. However, he emphasized that vaccination remains crucial in controlling the outbreak. "Measles is...

4 days ago · The city is monitoring 36 wastewater treatment plants and 48 manholes across Houston for measles, Dr. Janeana White, the health department’s deputy health authority, said Tuesday during a ...

Jan 23, 2025 · The Houston Health Department (HHD) has identified two confirmed cases of measles associated with recent international travel. Both individuals are adults who reside in the same household and were unvaccinated against measles.

Feb 24, 2025 · HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- According to the State Health Department, there are at least 92 measles cases, including two in Houston. The biggest concern is an outbreak in West Texas, where 90...

Mar 1, 2025 · On Saturday, KPRC 2′s Corley Peel learned that the tests for two possible cases in Houston both came back negative. Measles is one of the world’s most contagious viruses. Here’s what to know and...

Jan 23, 2025 · HOUSTON - The Houston Health Department (HHD) has identified two confirmed cases of measles in adults associated with recent international travel. Both individuals reside in the same household and were not vaccinated. These are the first reported measles cases in Houston since 2018.

Jan 17, 2025 · Two measles cases have been confirmed in Houston, marking the first reported cases in the city since 2018, according to the Houston Health Department. The health department announced Friday...