Health department reports first case of measles in Dallas County in 2025

The first case of measles in Dallas County in 2025 has been reported, the Dallas County Health and Human Services department said Thursday.

The patient, a woman who is in her mid-20s and fully vaccinated against measles, contracted the disease from an unknown source and was contagious from May 30 to June 7, the press release states. She has since received care.

DCHHS said public health officials are investigating to find anyone who may have been exposed. People who were at the following places at the following times may be at risk of exposure:

• Lemma Coffee Plano: 1023 E. 15th St., Plano, TX, 75074, on May 31 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• First Baptist Plano: 3665 W. President George Bush Highway, Plano, TX, 75075, on June 1 from 1-5:30 p.m.

Staying protected against measles

According to Dallas County Health and Human Services, measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can be spread through sneezing or coughing. The symptoms typically include:

• high fever
• cough
• runny nose
• rash that first shows on the face and spreads

Young children, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems are susceptible to severe complications.

Doctor’s offices and DCHHS immunizations clinics offer the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine, the department says. DCHHS Director Philip Huang said that two doses of the MMR vaccine give an individual full protection.

DCHHS clinics are listed on this website. People can also schedule appointments by calling 214-819-2004. For more information about the measles, visit the DCHHS website or call the same number.

This story was originally published June 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM.