EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed on Tuesday, April 15, five additional measles cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 13.
The City said the newly confirmed cases involve an unvaccinated man in his 20s, two unvaccinated children, a woman in her 50s with unknown vaccination status, and a man in his 60s with unknown vaccination status.
Health officials have initiated contact tracing to identify potential exposures and are coordinating with state partners to prevent further spread of the virus, the City said.
The City said that although approximately 98 percent of El Paso County residents are vaccinated against measles, public health officials remain concerned about unvaccinated pockets within the community. Unvaccinated individuals remain at the highest risk of infection.
“The measles vaccine (MMR) is highly effective, but not 100% foolproof. Two doses provide approximately 97% protection, meaning a small number of vaccinated individuals may still contract the virus — particularly during outbreaks or in cases of weakened immune response. However, vaccinated individuals who become infected are far less likely to experience serious complications or transmit the virus to others,” read the news release.
Anyone who visited the following locations on the dates and times noted should verify their immunization status and monitor for symptoms:
| Date | Location | Time |
| 4/04/2025 | Walmart1850 Zaragoza | 4:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. |
| 4/05/2025 | El Paso International Airport6701 Convair | 8 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. |
| 4/07/2025 | El Paso International Airport6701 Convair | 1:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. |
| 4/04/2025 | Los Toreados5331 Marcillus | 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) also confirmed that there is another measles case at one of its campuses.
YISD said the latest case was at Eastwood High School.
As we previously reported, the district had informed on Monday, April 14, that there was a measles case at Hanks High School. And last Friday, YISD said there was a measles case at Bel Air High School.
The Ysleta ISD did not say if the measles cases was a student, staff or faculty.
Walk-in immunization services are available Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m. for lunch), at the following DPH clinics:
- 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.
To schedule an appointment, call (915) 212-6555.
For additional information on measles symptoms, vaccination, and potential exposure, the City of El Paso has activated a Measles Hotline at (915) 212- HELP (4357). Residents can also call 2-1-1 or visit EPHealth.com under the Vaccination & Immunizations tab.
Other useful links:
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