Four Confirmed Measles Cases in El Paso: Are You or Your Kids at Risk? Find Out NOW!

EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health has confirmed four cases of measles in the area, prompting urgent public health measures. Residents are advised to check their vaccination status and stay alert for potential symptoms as health officials launch contact tracing efforts to curb any further spread of the virus.

The confirmed cases involve two men in their 20s and 30s, as well as two women in their 30s. Currently, the vaccination statuses of these individuals remain unknown. Alongside these local cases, there are 13 additional measles cases at the East Montana federal facility, reported through federal authorities, which lies outside of the city's jurisdiction.

Despite the fact that approximately 98 percent of El Paso County residents are vaccinated against measles, public health officials are concerned about pockets of unvaccinated or under-vaccinated individuals within the community. Historical data has shown that young adults were particularly affected during the previous measles outbreak in El Paso, and the current cases mirror this trend.

Health officials emphasize the importance of completing the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination series. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide about 97 percent protection against measles. Breakthrough infections are rare, and when they do occur, the illness is generally milder, with a lower risk of complications and transmission. Measles spreads through respiratory droplets from coughing and sneezing and can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left an area.

Symptoms of measles typically begin with fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a distinctive rash that spreads from the head down to the hands and feet. An infected person remains contagious four days before and four days after the onset of the rash, marking the onset of the rash as day zero.

The Department of Public Health has released a list of potential exposure locations and dates for community members to be aware of. Those who visited these locations should verify their immunization status and watch for symptoms:

• Feb. 20, 2026 - Cici’s Pizza, 615 N. Zaragoza, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Cielo Vista Mall – Apple Store, 8401 Gateway Blvd. West, 4:30-6:45 p.m.
• Del Sol Medical Center, 10301 Gateway Blvd. West, 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Outlet Mall, 7051 S. Desert Blvd., 7-11 p.m.

• Feb. 21, 2026 - Outlet Mall, 7051 S. Desert Blvd., 7-11 p.m.

• Feb. 22, 2026 - Good Luck Café, 3813 Alameda, 8:30-11 a.m.
• Target-Bassett, 6001 Gateway Blvd. West, 4-6:30 p.m.
• Ay Cocula, 1435 Lee Trevino Dr., 5-9 p.m.

Anyone who visited these sites and develops a fever and rash is urged to contact a healthcare provider immediately for evaluation and testing.

In an effort to increase vaccination accessibility, the Department of Public Health offers walk-in immunization services Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a lunch break from noon to 1 p.m. These immunization services are available at the following locations:

• 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.

Appointments can also be made by calling (915) 212-0200.

For continued updates on the number of measles cases, residents can access the city’s health page. As public health officials work diligently to contain this outbreak, the importance of vaccination and community awareness cannot be overstated.