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Texas health issues alert after 4 Montgomery County residents infected with measles
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Brittany Taylor , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details are available from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
A health alert has been issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services due to confirmed cases of measles in Montgomery County. Four members of an unvaccinated family were infected with the virus. The infection is believed to have originated from a person who traveled to Texas from another state.
Health officials are warning of the potential for additional cases, particularly among unvaccinated individuals. Residents are urged to ensure they are protected against measles by getting the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. Further details are available from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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