The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas (which includes Midland). Due to the highly contagious nature of this disease, additional cases are likely to occur in the outbreak area and the surrounding communities.
ESRA encourages all IREC participants, including volunteers, vendors, VIPs and sponsors to check their vaccination status. Consult your personal physician if you are unvaccinated or if you received the vaccine prior to 1968.
Up to date information about the measles outbreak is available at:
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/measles-outbreak-2025
