Lubbock saw its first case of measles after 21 years, prompting health officials to advocate for the vaccine and safety. Here is what they said.

Lubbock Public Health hosted a Q&A session on Thursday afternoon regarding the recent case of measles at a local healthcare facility.

The City of Lubbock has confirmed a positive case of measles in an area school-aged child who was recently treated at a Lubbock healthcare facility.

Texas sees first measles cases since 2023, with confirmed cases in Harris and Lubbock counties, highlighting the importance of vaccination.

Two school-age children from Gaines County who had measles were hospitalized in Lubbock, state officials said.