Highly Contagious Disease Found in Major Texas City's Water

Officials say measles detected in Austin's wastewater is an early warning sign

With APH officials detecting measles in wastewater, they are reminding people to get vaccinated if they haven't already.

Measles update: Austin finds measles in wastewater, but there are no new confirmed cases statewide

There are no new confirmed measles cases to report in Texas this week, according to the state, but Austin's health department has detected the measles virus in wastewater.

Highly contagious disease found in major Texas city's water

Austin Public Health (APH) said traces of the measles virus were found through wastewater surveillance in Travis County during the first week of July.

Measles traces detected in Austin wastewater as other states announce more cases

Local health officials urged residents to make sure they are up to date with measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination.