Two confirmed measles cases in El Paso
Update: (April 8, 2025): The City of El Paso has confirmed a second positive measles test in El Paso. It comes from a three-year-old unvaccinated child.
Both cases that have been confirmed are from unvaccinated children.
“We cannot stress enough the importance of measles vaccination,” said Department of Public Health Director Vinny Taneja. “Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can lead to severe complications, especially for those who are unvaccinated. We strongly urge parents to ensure their children are protected.”
Health officials have begun contact tracing efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus. State health officials have been notified about the spread as well.
The Department of Public Health has 4 walk-in clinics open Monday through Friday:
- Lower Valley Community Clinic: 9341 Alameda Ave.
- Henderson Community Clinic: 721 S. Mesa St.
- Northeast Community Clinic: 9566 Railroad Dr.
- Westside Community Clinic: 7380 Remcon Cir.
Update (April 8, 2025): William Beaumont Army Medical Center confirmed today that the patient tested positive for measles.
"The patient was immediately notified, and WBAMC health officials began contact tracing efforts to mitigate the spread of the disease," a spokesperson for the hospital explained. "Local and state health officials were also notified."
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) -- A patient on Ft. Bliss is being tested for measles. The person showed up at the Mendoza Clinic with measles symptoms today. William Beaumont Army Medical Center is now informing the public out of an abundance of caution to contain any possible spread. The center reminds everyone that this in not a confirmed case of measles.
Any person at the Mendoza Clinic between 12:30 and 3:30 today should monitor themselves for symptoms for the next 21 days, starting tomorrow. If unvaccinated, you should get the vaccine within the next 72 hours. Officials say you can go to the nearest network pharmacy for a vaccine.
Symptoms include a fever of 101 degrees or higher, cough, runny nose, sneezing, congestion, red eyes, and rash.
