Measles Exposure at Texas State University

Multiple counties in Texas reported an unusually high number of measles cases during the first two months of 2025. So far, 93 measles patients have been confirmed in Texas.

Recently, central Texas reported its initial case of 2025.

Health authorities notified the Hays County Health Department (HCHD) about the potential for residents to be exposed to someone who tested positive for measles. Confirmed with measles, the Gaines County (western Texas) resident visited San Marcos, Texas, on Friday, February 14, 2025.

HSCD wrote on February 23, 2025, that individuals on the campus of Texas State University (enrollment of 37,000) and those who visited a Twin Peaks Restaurant may be at risk of developing measles due to exposure to this individual.

HSCH wrote that the measles virus spreads quickly through the air when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs, or sneezes. The virus can stay in the air and on surfaces for two hours.

On February 15, 2025, the individual visited The University of Texas at San Antonio Main Campus. The San Antonio exposure sites include the River Walk area, a local restaurant, and a large travel plaza in New Braunfels, which is near San Marcos.

In collaboration with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), their respective local health authorities will notify individuals who may have been exposed to the measles virus.

HCHD stated that on February 23, 2025, DSHS and other local health agencies will work closely to investigate potential contacts. For more information, visit: https://www.hayscountytx.gov/current-public-health-situations.

In addition to this new alert, measles cases have been reported in western Texas (90) and Harris County (2) in 2025.

Since Texas State is located south of the University of Texas at Austin (enrollment of 50,000+) and north of San Antonio, these populations may also be at risk. However, as of February 24, 2025, DSHS has not issued an expanded health alert for these areas.

"As healthcare professionals, we are deeply concerned about the current measles outbreaks. We urge everyone to ensure their vaccinations are current to protect themselves and their communities from this highly contagious disease, V. Yvette Cheeks MSN, RN, NPE-C informed Vax-Before-Travel News.

Cheeks, the owner of The Immunization Clinic in Houston, Texas, added, "Please consult with your healthcare provider if you have any questions or need to schedule a vaccination. "

Furthermore, measles is a vaccine-preventable disease, with ample supply available at most travel clinics and pharmacies in Texas.