
The 2025 measles outbreak in North Texas -- all primarily among unimmunized persons -- brings new attention to a disease once thought to be eliminated in the United States. TMA has collected the information below to help you and your patients combat this deadly disease.
Information and Advocacy Materials on the 2025 Measles Outbreak
Texas Department of State Health Services Measles News & Alerts
Texas Department of State Health Services News Release
Texas Department of State Health Services Health Alert
CDC Measles Cases and Outbreaks
2023-2024 Annual Report of Immunization Status (Texas Department of State Health Services)
Information to Share With or Post For Patients and Families:
Talk to Patients About: Measles
Measles: It Isn’t Just a Little Rash Infographic (CDC)
Vaccines – Calling the Shots Documentary (PBS – Nova)
Texas Immunization Requirements and Exemption Information for Schools and Child-Care Facilities (DSHS)
Is Measles Roaring Back? "You Don't Want to Get This."
Information for Physicians
Joint TMA and AHA Summary of Clinical Recommendations
Classic Illnesses: Telltale Signs Infographic (AOA)
Immunization Action Coalition information for health care professionals:
Measles Information for health care professionals (CDC)
Infectious Disease Control – Measles (DSHS)
Measles Identification, Prevention and Reporting Guidelines (City of Austin Health and Human Services Department)
American Academy of Pediatrics CEO Urges Public Officials to Cite Credible Science When Discussing Measles
Last Updated On
February 24, 2025
Originally Published On
February 26, 2015