Harris County health department reports measles case in child younger than 18

Harris County reports first case of measles since 2019

According to Harris County Public Health, the child, who is under 18, has no history of travel. Officials are also working to track anyone who may have been in close contact with the patient.

Northwest Harris County child with no travel history tests positive for measles

Harris County health officials investigating reported measles case in child with no travel history

The four other measles cases reported in the Houston area this year have been tied to international travel and not the ongoing outbreak in West Texas, where more than 400 cases and one death have been reported.

Measles returns to Harris County: First case since 2019

HARRIS COUNTY (KIAH) -- Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is investigating a confirmed measles case involving a child in northwest Harris County. The child has no recent travel history, and their identity isn't being released. Officials working to trace anyone who may have been exposed also said the child in this case had one dose of two vaccinations and has recovered. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is conducting secondary…

Measles case reported in Harris County

Officials with Harris County Public Health say the case was reported in a northwest Harris County resident. The patient is said to be under 18 years old and has no travel history.

Harris County health department reports measles case in child younger than 18

Harris County Public Health reported its first measles case in 2025. It's the county's first case since 2019.