Guidelines for Potential Measles Exposure

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting a measles outbreak in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection, which can cause life-threatening illness to anyone who is not vaccinated. Measles can be prevented with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. DSHS is working with local health departments to investigate and respond to the outbreak.

Please utilize the resources below to find the latest updates on the outbreak, communication templates, and general information about the illness.

• Texas Measles Outbreak Updates (Updates posted Tuesdays and Fridays)
• HoustonHealth.org
• Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
• Communications Toolkit (Flyers, Exposure Notification Templates, Digital Ads, and More) 
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Links:
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • About
    • History of Measles
    • Questions About Measles
  • Symptoms and Complications
    • Photos of Measles
  • How It Spreads
  • Plan for Travel
  • Measles Cases and Outbreaks