Measles cases rise in El Paso, most unvaccinated
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