AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Public Health (APH) officials announced on Friday that they’re investigating a second reported measles case in Travis County.
The case involves a vaccinated adult who may have contracted the virus while traveling domestically in the U.S. The individual is currently isolating with mild symptoms.
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Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin-Travis County Health Authority, emphasized the importance of vaccination. “Two doses of the vaccine will be 97 percent effective in developing immunity to the virus. While a vaccinated person can still get measles, they are more likely to experience mild symptoms and are less likely to spread it,” said Walkes. “We consider measles to be one of the most contagious viruses we know, and getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself.”
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson highlighted the community’s role in combating measles.
“Beating measles takes all of us buying into vaccinations and getting protected against this vaccine-preventable disease,” said Watson. “Vaccination helps individuals avoid measles, and higher vaccination rates lower our chances of a local outbreak, protecting children who aren’t yet old enough for the vaccine and those individuals who are immunocompromised.”
APH has identified several locations in Austin where exposure may have occurred, including an office building, a coffee shop, restaurants, and other public venues, mostly in the downtown area. Those who visited these locations during the specified times should monitor for symptoms such as fever, cough, rash, and red, watery eyes through May 11, 2025.
- Office Building 300 Colorado, Austin, TX, 78701, Wednesday, April 16, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Maaribu (Coffee Shop) 1413 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, Thursday, April 17, 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Curra’s (Restaurant) 614 E Oltorf St. Austin, TX 78704 Thursday, April 17, 5:45 – 9:30 p.m.
- Starbucks 1920 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 7874, Friday, April 18, 10:08 a.m. – 12:08 p.m.
- UPS Store 2407 S Congress Ave STE E, Austin, TX 78704, Saturday, April 19, 1 – 5 p.m.
- Hestia (Restaurant) 607 W 3rd St #105, Austin, TX 78701, Saturday, April 19, 5:45 – 11 p.m.
- Walgreens 1920 E Riverside Dr Bldg B, Austin, TX 78741, Sunday, April 20, 8:45 – 12 p.m.
- Pueblo Viejo (Restaurant) 2410 E Riverside Dr Ste. H-8, Austin, TX 78741, Sunday, April 20, 8:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- CareNow 1920 E Riverside Dr Suite A110, Austin, TX 78741, Sunday, April 20, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
As of April 25, the Texas Department of State Health Services says there are now at least 646 cases in the state.