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Measles Exposure Warning Issued to Texas Residents
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Officials report possible measles exposure at San Marcos, Texas State, on Valentine's Day
Officials warn of possible measles exposure in San Marcos, San Antonio
A growing number of Central Texas health departments are warning residents of possible exposure to measles, the latest sign that the outbreak in West Texas is spreading across the state. Why it matters: Measles is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease that has surged in areas with high vaccination exemption rates.
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Tips to identify measles as several states report outbreaks of three cases or more. Texas has already reported over 120 cases since late January.
Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease caused by a virus, and can be severe or even fatal. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to protect yourself against measles is to get vaccinated. Here, TIME answers all your questions about the vaccine.
Currently, there are no known measles cases in North Texas, but Children's Health Plano Director for Infection Prevention and Control Dr. Carla Garcia Carreno said they're getting
Health experts say low vaccination rates are fueling outbreaks of the contagious disease that was considered to be eliminated 25 years ago.
As of Feb. 20, there were a total of 93 measles cases reported in eight states: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island and Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For comparison, 285 cases were reported in the U.S. in 2024.
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