MEASLES OUTBREAK HITS EL PASO SCHOOLS – Parents in Panic as Cases Surge!

Health authorities in El Paso are sounding the alarm after a sudden spike in measles cases, with eight confirmed infections and more suspected. The latest case was identified at Hanks High School, adding to growing concern among local parents and educators. Officials from the Department of Public Health confirmed that all infected individuals were either unvaccinated or had incomplete immunization records. Contact tracing efforts are now underway, as students, faculty, and families connected to the schools involved are being advised to monitor for symptoms like high fever, rash, and coughing. Schools across the El Paso Independent School District have begun issuing precautionary health notices, and some parents are choosing to keep their children home. “It’s terrifying,” said one mother. “We thought measles was a thing of the past.” The outbreak is believed to be linked to international travel and a growing trend of vaccine hesitancy in certain communities. Health experts are urging parents to check their children’s vaccination records and are offering free MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) shots at select clinics this week. With prom season and graduation ceremonies on the horizon, officials warn that larger school gatherings could become super-spreader events if immediate measures aren't taken.