On Jun. 10, 2025, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported 744 cases of measles have been confirmed in the outbreak since late January, compared with 742 cases reported June 6, just two more than the previous week. Ninety-six have been hospitalized over the course of the outbreak, a number that has held steady. Of the 744 confirmed cases to date, only forty-three had both required measles vaccinations.

To date, there have been two fatalities in school-aged children who lived in the outbreak area. The children were not vaccinated and had no known underlying conditions. Due to the highly contagious nature of this disease, additional cases continue to occur in the outbreak area and adjacent counties. Based on the most recent data, DSHS has identified designated outbreak counties with ongoing measles transmission: Dawson, Gaines, Lamar, and Lubbock.

Measles can be transmitted by direct contact with infectious droplets or by airborne spread when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. People who are infected will begin to have symptoms within a week or two after being exposed.

Early symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. A few days later, the telltale rash breaks out as flat, red spots on the face and then spreads down the neck and trunk to the rest of the body. A person is contagious about four days before the rash appears to four days after. People who could have measles should stay home during that period.

To get vaccinated, people can go to their health care provider or a pharmacy. Vaccines are also available through the Texas Vaccines for Children and Adult Safety Net Providers.

Editors Note: On June 12, 2025, The first case of measles in Dallas County was reported, the first incidence reported since 2019.