While most of the local media attention has been focused on the measles outbreaks in west Texas, the city of Houston actually reported the initial two measles cases in Texas in January 2025.
According to a media release by the Houston Health Department (HDD) on March 16, 2025, a third case was recently confirmed involving an unvaccinated infant who was exposed to measles during international travel.
HDD confirmed today that the infant is recovering at home.
This new case is unrelated to the earlier measles cases reported in Houston, home to about 5 million people and two international airports.
Dr. David Persse, Chief Medical Officer for the City of Houston, commented, “The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from measles is through vaccination.”
“Although measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, international travel continues to present a risk,” added Dr. Persse.
For more information on measles and vaccination in Houston, including Harris County, visit HoustonHealth.org.
“The recent measles case in Houston highlights the continued importance of vaccination in protecting individuals and communities,” V. Yvette Cheeks MSN, RN, NPE-C information Vax-Before-Travel News.
“As global travel presents ongoing risks, the Houston Health Department urges residents to confirm their measles immunity. Vaccines remain the most effective tool in preventing the resurgence of this highly contagious disease,” added Cheeks, the CEO of Houston-based The Immunization Clinic.
Globally, the U.S. CDC has issued Travel Health Advisories that continue to identify measles outbreaks in 57 countries, including Canada, England, and Romania. 
HDD and the CDC recommend that most people confirm their measles immunity before visiting an outbreak area like Texas or eastern New Mexico. The MMR vaccine is offered at travel clinics and pharmacies in Texas,
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