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Texas health issues alert after 4 Montgomery County residents infected with measles
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Brittany Taylor , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A family in Montgomery County has been affected, with multiple members contracting the illness.
Health officials in Texas are taking steps to inform the public about a measles outbreak. A family in Montgomery County has been affected, with multiple members contracting the illness. The outbreak is attributed to contact with an individual who had traveled to Texas from out of state.
As a result, the Texas Department of State Health Services has issued an alert. Further information about the outbreak and measures to protect against measles can be found through the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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