As the Houston Health Department investigated two possible measles cases Friday afternoon, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo urged unvaccinated attendees to consider the risks of attending any large event.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Sunnyside Health Center, located at 4410 Reed Road. HOUSTON — The Houston Health Department is hosting a measles vaccination clinic Saturday morning.

The Houston Health Department is investigating two possible cases of measles. They are not releasing any details about the ages, locations or how the patients may have been infected. These are separate from the two cases reported in January involving international travel,

The department encourages families to take this opportunity to make sure they and their loved ones are safe as measles cases continue to climb across the country.

According to a news release, the Houston Health Department is taking proactive steps to protect the community from measles by hosting a free vaccination clinic for TVFC (Texas Vaccines for Children) and ASN eligible clients on Saturday,

Watch for measles symptoms like high fever, ear infections, runny nose, pink eye, and a rash that can go from head to toe. If you have any, call your doctor immediately.

Harris County Public Health’s Dr. Ericka Brown says vaccines are the most effective way to prevent the spread of measles. The rate of kindergarteners receiving the MMR vaccine has dipped since the 2018-19 school year both in the Houston area and statewide.

The health department in Houston is investigating two possible cases of measles as cases continue to rise in Texas, a report says.

With a measles outbreak spreading in Texas, health officials are urging Houston residents to check their vaccination status ahead of RodeoHouston, which is expected to draw two million attendees. Experts warn that unvaccinated individuals face the highest risk amid an outbreak in the Texas Panhandle.

The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed 146 cases across the state since late January. Posted: March 2, 2025 | Last updated: March 2, 2025 The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed 146 cases across the state since late January.

Dr. David Persse, HHD’s chief medical official, said he expects that more are getting their vaccine with their primary care physicians as West Texas outbreak grows.