Public Health Outbreak
Summary
Measles is spreading in El Paso, with 17 cases popping up mostly tied to a local detention center. It’s a good time to double-check your vaccination records and stay alert while health officials track the situation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Impact analysis
Expect potential spikes in public health spending for containment efforts and vaccine distribution if the outbreak continues to grow.
Public health agencies and the general community benefit from increased vigilance and higher vaccination rates that stop the virus from spreading further.
People who are immunocompromised or unvaccinated are at the highest risk of catching the virus as it moves through the community.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Warning for El Paso pet owners as New World screwworm detected nearby
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Despite its name, the New World screwworm isn't actually a worm, it’s a flesh-eating fly larva, and health officials are advising Borderland residents to stay vigilant for their pets. While no cases of the New World screwworm ...
City of El Paso reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A man in his 50s died to neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) disease in El Paso, the city said Friday. It's the first WNV death in El Paso in 2026. As of Friday, the City of El Paso said there are six WNV cases and one death ...
7 cases of cyclosporiasis causing ‘explosive diarrhea’ being investigated in El Paso
While the cases meet the reporting criteria as either probable or confirmed, a common source of exposure has not been identified, public health officials said, and no evidence linking the reported cases to a single location or food source. The post 7...
Chickenpox exposures triggered another ICE Camp East Montana quarantine
The El Paso Department of Public Health has confirmed multiple quarantines at the ICE detention facility this year. The post Chickenpox exposures triggered another ICE Camp East Montana quarantine appeared first on El Paso Matters.
Most of Texas’ 175 measles cases are in federal detention centers
Most of Texas’ 175 measles cases are in federal detention centers The Texas Tribune
14 measles cases reported at El Paso ICE tent camp as Democrats call for its shuttering
14 measles cases reported at El Paso ICE tent camp as Democrats call for its shuttering The Texas Tribune
Texas: El Paso health officials report 17 measles cases, including 13 at ICE Camp East Montana, Congresswoman Escobar responds
Texas: El Paso health officials report 17 measles cases, including 13 at ICE Camp East Montana, Congresswoman Escobar responds Outbreak News Today
17 measles cases reported in El Paso, including 13 at ICE Camp East Montana
17 measles cases reported in El Paso, including 13 at ICE Camp East Montana El Paso Matters
17 measles cases reported in El Paso, including 13 at ICE detention facility
17 measles cases reported in El Paso, including 13 at ICE detention facility The Texas Tribune
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