Measles Case Confirmed In Lubbock, Linked To Possible Travel

Lubbock Public Health announced this week that they had confirmed a case of measles in a Lubbock resident who was not vaccinated. Health officials are working with the impacted healthcare facility and the person who has the confirmed case to track down any others who may have been exposed to the virus.

Measles Case Confirmed in Lubbock

According to a press release, Lubbock Public Health believes that the individual likely contracted the virus while traveling. Those who have been exposed will be contacted with what to do next.

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You may remember that in 2025, more than 700 cases of measles were associated with an outbreak in West Texas. That outbreak, over several counties led to both children and adults being hospitalized.

Measles Symptoms To Be Aware Of

According to Lubbock Public Health, if you haven't been vaccinated, measles can be a highly contagious virus that is spread through the air when someone who is infected coughs or sneezes. Symptoms can begin 7-14 days after exposure and may include:

• High fever
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Red, watery eyes
• 2-3 days after symptoms begin, tiny white spots (Koplik spots) may appear inside the mouth
• 3-5 days after symptoms begin, a flat, red rash may appear on the face and hairline. This rash tends to spread downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs, and feet.

Lubbock Public Health will continue to monitor the situation.