04/30/2025
Press Release: Denton County Reports First Measles Case
April 30, 2025 – Denton County Public Health (DCPH) is reporting the first case of measles in Denton County this year. This individual is an adult with an unknown vaccination status. To protect patient confidentiality, no further personal information will be released.
“Today’s case is further evidence that measles cases are on the rise – and the DFW area is no exception,” said Dr. Matt Richardson, Director of Public Health. “While we haven’t linked this case to an existing outbreak, it highlights two realities: vaccines are important, and if you have signs and symptoms, you should be tested.”
Measles is highly contagious. Measles spreads through the air when a person with measles coughs or sneezes. It is important to know that you can get measles by being in a room where a person with measles has been, even up to two hours after that person has left. If one person has measles, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not protected.
Exposure List*:
• Pretty Burrito (Restaurant) 500 Flower Mound Rd, #100, Flower Mound, TX 75028, April 19, 10 AM – 12 PM
• Donut Plaza (Restaurant) 1900 S Garden Ridge Blvd, Ste 102, Flower Mound, TX 75028, April 19, 10 AM – 12 PM
• Rangers Republic at Texas Live! (Restaurant) 1605 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76011, April 19, 2 PM – 5 PM
• Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Dr, Arlington, TX 76011, April 19, 3 PM – 8 PM
• Guitars and Growlers (Restaurant) 400 Flower Mound Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028, April 19, 6 PM – 12 AM
• Walmart 801 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75067, April 19, 10 PM – 1 AM April 20
• Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church 6101 Morris Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75022, April 20, 11 AM – 2 PM
• WinCo Foods 1288 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75067, April 21, 8 PM – 11:30 PM
• Pho Tay Do (Restaurant) 1403 E Campbell Rd, Ste 104, Richardson, TX 75081, April 22, 3 PM – 6:30 PM
*Note: the above list is based on an initial case investigation. More locations may be added. Please check https://www.dentoncounty.gov/1888/Measles for the latest information.
1. If you were at one of the locations on the dates and times listed above and are:
a. Unvaccinated and pregnant;
b. Immunocompromised (receiving treatment that would result in immune system suppression, or have an immune system disease),
Contact your health care provider immediately to discuss the possible exposure.
2. Anyone who was at the locations on the dates listed above should monitor themselves for measles symptoms for 21 days from the date of exposure. The last day of monitoring for the most recent exposure listed would be MAY 13, 2025. Those symptoms include:
• High fever
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Red or watery eyes
• Small white spots often form in the mouth after 2 – 3 days
• Flat, red spots often form on the face and spread downward after 3 – 5 days
3. If you develop symptoms of measles:
• Stay home and away from others
• Contact your health care provider for guidance
• Call before visiting a clinic or hospital to prevent possible exposure to others
The most effective way to prevent measles is to be vaccinated. DCPH encourages residents to check their vaccination records with their health care provider.
All children should receive at least one dose of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine between 12 and 15 months of age, and a second dose before entering school, between 4 and 6 years of age. Adults born after 1957 who are not protected against measles should get at least one dose of the MMR vaccine. If you are an adult who does not have your vaccination record or documentation that you had measles at some point in your life, there is no harm in getting another dose of the MMR vaccine. Two doses are recommended for adults who are at higher risk, such as college students, international travelers, and health care personnel. Adults born prior to 1957 are considered immune to measles.
Please visit the DCPH measles website at https://www.dentoncounty.gov/1888/Measles for additional information, including exposure locations, latest news, and facts about measles. Additional information about the measles illness, complications, and MMR vaccine safety can be found at CDC.gov/measles.
