Houston

Epidemiological Brief

Houston carries a substantial dual-burden of measles and mpox alongside a dengue watch. Texas reported 68 new measles cases in EW18 (710 cumulative YTD), sustaining one of the largest active outbreaks in the Americas outside Mexico. Mpox (clade II) reached the season-high weekly rate for Texas (3 new in EW17, 47 YTD), yielding a normalized signal of 100/100. Influenza A(H3N2) added 2,337 cases against a 52-week state maximum of 15,854. No hantavirus or dengue cases were detected this week, though both remain in-scope watch signals for this city. The composite Santé score is 41.5 (medium). Houston's subtropical climate and international travel connections elevate year-round dengue import risk; clinicians should maintain dengue on the differential for febrile travelers. Measles outbreak lineage tracing is ongoing at the state level; stadium entry screening for vaccination status is strongly advisable. Hantavirus rodent exposure near the stadium precinct warrants routine environmental controls. Sante Index v0 is a watching signal, not a forecast.

Model v0 · Updated Jun 8, 2026