HOUSTON - The Houston Health Department (HHD) is actively identifying and reaching out to Houston residents who may have been exposed to measles in connection with Fort Bend County’s first confirmed case. Health officials emphasize that this case remains travel-related and is not linked to the ongoing outbreak in West Texas. 

HOUSTON, TX – March 2025 – The Houston Health Department (HHD) has confirmed the city’s third measles case of 2025.  The case involves an unvaccinated infant who was exposed to measles during international travel. The infant was hospitalized and has since been discharged and is recovering at home.

HOUSTON, TX – January 2025 – The Houston Health Department (HHD) has identified two confirmed cases of measles in adults associated with recent international travel. Both individuals reside in the same household and were not vaccinated. These are the first reported measles cases in Houston since 2018.

The Houston Health Foundation (HHF), the Houston Health Department's Bureau of Youth & Adolescent Health (BYAH), and the My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Program awarded 50 scholarships totaling $400,000 to MBK-affiliated students.

The Houston Health Department (HHD) urges residents to prioritize food safety to prevent foodborne illnesses following the recent Houston area storm. Power outages can compromise the safety of refrigerated and frozen foods. It is essential to follow guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Houston Health Department will distribute 400 free portable air conditioners to area seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers of disabled children.

The Houston Health Department and Ibn Sina Foundation will host a community health fair Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 9318 Homestead Road.

In observance of Women’s History Month, the Houston Health Department and District H City Council Member Mario Castillo will host a Women’s Health Fair, Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center, 6402 Market St.

The Houston Health Department and Ibn Sina Foundation will host a series of community health improvement fairs across the city throughout 2024 to provide free or low-cost vaccinations, health screenings and education.

Houston’s most popular baby names for 2023 are Emma, Mia and Camila and Liam, Noah and Mateo, the Houston Health Department announced today.