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Measles cases rise in El Paso, most unvaccinated

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso has reported 43 cases of measles, with most linked to unvaccinated individuals, according to the city’s measles dashboard.

Over half of the reported cases are women, and 27 involve adults aged 18 and older, with two hospitalized.

Around a dozen cases involve children aged four and under.

Dr. Armando Meza, an infectious disease specialist at Texas Tech El Paso, emphasizes the importance of vaccination, noting measles is highly contagious and preventable.

Free measles vaccines are available at all City of El Paso community clinics.

City Community Clinics

Free Measles Vaccines -  Walk-In or by appointment no insurance needed.
To schedule an appointment call (915) 212-6555

Northeast Community Clinic

9566 Railroad, El Paso, TX 79924
Type – Walk-In
Monday - Friday | 7:30am- 4:30pm
Saturdays | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch from noon to 1p.m. and Sunday

Westside Community Clinic

7380 Remcon, El Paso, TX 79912
Type – Walk-In
Monday - Friday | 7:30am- 4:30pm
Closed for lunch from noon to 1p.m. and Saturday and Sunday

Henderson Community Clinic

721 S. Mesa St., El Paso, TX 79901
Type – Walk-In
Monday - Friday | 7:30am- 4:30pm
Closed for lunch from noon to 1p.m. and Saturday and Sunday

Lower Valley Community Clinic

9341 Alameda, El Paso, TX 79907
Type – Walk-In
Monday - Friday | 7:30am- 4:30pm
Closed for lunch from noon to 1p.m. and Saturday and Sunday

Measles Pop-Up/Community Events

Free Measles Vaccines - No appointment or insurance needed.

Opportunity Center

1208 Myrtle Ave, El Paso, Texas 79901
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 5pm – 8pm

Welcome Center

201 E. 9th Ave., El Paso, Texas 79901
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 5pm – 8pm

Willy Sanchez Rosales Family Center

510 S. Oregon St., El Paso, Texas 79901
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 5pm – 8pm

Veterans Transitional Living Center

818 Myrtle Ave., El Paso, Texas 79901
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 5pm – 8pm

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