Possible Measles Exposure on San Marcos Campus

Latest Update from Hays County: 10:20 AM 

Please see the following press release from Hays County Department of Health regarding a possible measles exposure in San Marcos online.

For more information about measles, visit Current Public Health Situations.

Latest Update: 10:00 AM 

Additional information from the Hays County Health Department about the event is expected. We will continue to inform you. 

Email message shared with the TXST Community: 12:02 AM

Dear TXST Community,

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Hays County Health Department informed us that a visitor from Gaines County, TX—who toured our San Marcos Campus on the afternoon of February 14—has tested positive for measles.

We are working closely with the Hays County Health Department to identify and notify anyone who may have been exposed to the infected individual. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated.

Although infection is unlikely for those who are vaccinated, we want you to be aware of measles symptoms:

• High fever (up to 105°F)
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Red, watery eyes
• Sore throat
• Rash (typically appears 3–5 days after initial symptoms, starting on the face and spreading downward)

For more information on measles symptoms and precautions, please visit the University Health Services webpage.

If you experience these symptoms this weekend, please contact an urgent care facility or your physician immediately. For questions or to arrange a clinical evaluation, TXST University Health Services will be available on Monday at 512-245-2161. A telemedicine visit may be recommended to prevent spreading the virus.

We care deeply about your health and well-being and are here to support you.

Sarah Doss, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, University Health Services