A health alert has been issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services due to confirmed cases of measles in Montgomery County. Four unvaccinated family members were infected by a person who traveled to Texas from another state. The highly contagious nature of measles has health officials warning of potential additional cases, especially among unvaccinated individuals.

Further information is available from the Texas Department of State Health Services, which is urging residents to ensure they are protected against measles by getting vaccinated with the MMR vaccine.