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El Paso Reports Two New Measles Cases, Total Rising to Six

KVIA•Friday, March 6, 2026 at 1:21 AM•Yvonne Suarez

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The City of El Paso Department of Public Health has confirmed two additional cases of measles, raising the total to six. The new cases involve males in their 30s with unknown vaccination status. Contact tracing is underway to identify potential exposures in the community. Additionally, there are ongoing cases in the El Paso County Downtown jail and Camp East Montana, with the jail reporting a total of 14 cases. Public health officials urge residents to check their vaccination records and get the MMR vaccine if they haven't been vaccinated, as two doses provide 97% protection against the virus.

Key Details: • Two new measles cases confirmed, total now six in El Paso. • Public health officials recommend checking vaccination records. • MMR vaccine available at local clinics Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Locations for walk-in vaccinations: Lower Valley Community Clinic, Henderson Community Clinic, Northeast Community Clinic, Westside Community Clinic. • Common measles symptoms include fever, cough, and rash.

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