TX: 2019/2020 Measles- Rubella case in Austin

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Source: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/3-me...say/1754279055

3 measles cases reported in Harris County, health officials say
Kate Winkle
Posted: Feb 04, 2019 / 12:43 PM CST / Updated: Feb 04, 2019 / 12:43 PM CST

HOUSTON (KXAN) ? Three people have the measles in Harris County, according to a release from the county's public health department.

Two boys under age 2 and a woman between age 25-35 have the disease, Harris County Public Health said. They all live in the northwest part of the county. It is not known if they are related...

...So far this year there have been six confirmed reports of measles in Texas, and 79 total in the United States, as of Monday...

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Source: https://www.chron.com/houston/articl...y-13587566.php

Five cases of measles confirmed in the greater Houston area
By Todd Ackerman Updated 11:39 am CST, Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Five cases of measles have been confirmed in the greater Houston area, a regional cluster that makes Texas the eleventh state this year to report the highly contagious disease until recently thought virtually eliminated in the U.S.

The cases, all announced Monday, include three in Harris County, one in Galveston County and one in Montgomery County. They involve four children, all under 2 years of age, and a woman between the ages of 25 and 35. All are doing well now...

...Shah said it was too early to say whether the five cases might be the start of a local outbreak. The counties are monitoring anyone exposed to the measles patients while they were contagious to see if they develop symptoms. None has so far...

...The local cases occurred independently of each other except for the Harris County woman and the Montgomery County child, a girl. Health officials said there was a connection between the two cases but provided no details.

Hotez said the fact that the other three cases, all involving boys, were unrelated suggests there may have been multiple original sources. Shah noted that Harris County's original source or sources, known in public health circles as Patient Zero, is unknown...

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Source: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/1-...e-8e2a4d084ef3

1 case of measles reported in Denton County, health officials confirm
This case hasn't been linked to any other instances of measles, DCPH said in a news release Wednesday.
Author: Jake Harris
Published: 4:00 PM CST February 6, 2019
Updated: 4:24 PM CST February 6, 2019

DENTON COUNTY, Texas ? One case of measles has been confirmed in Denton County, according to Denton County Public Health (DCPH).

This is the first reported case in the Dallas/Fort Worth area this year, and the seventh statewide.

This case hasn't been linked to any other instances of measles, DCPH said in a news release Wednesday...

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Source: http://kdhnews.com/living/health/mea...8a7a2fd2f.html

Measles case confirmed in West Bell County
BY JANICE GIBBS FME News Service 31 min ago

A case of measles has been confirmed in Bell County.

The confirmed case is that of a child in West Bell County who is too young to have been vaccinated.

Bell County Public Health District was investigating four possible cases of the disease, but the other three were ruled out.

The child with the measles had limited contact with the public and all other family members were up to date on vaccinations, according to the Health District.

Seven measles cases have been confirmed in Texas this year. The others include one in Denton County and the rest in the Houston area, according to the Department of State Health Services. Texas had nine confirmed cases in 2018 and one in 2017...

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Source: https://www.cbs7.com/content/news/On...505996981.html

One suspected case of measles reported in Ector County
Posted: Mon 12:15 PM, Feb 18, 2019 |
Updated: Mon 1:05 PM, Feb 18, 2019

ODESSA -- There is now one suspected case of measles in Ector County, according to the Midland Pediatric Associates Facebook page.

If confirmed, it would be the first case in the metro area...

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Source: https://www.click2houston.com/news/4...-officials-say

4th measles case reported in Harris County bringing regional total to 6, officials say
By Megan Kennedy - Content Editor
Posted: 7:05 PM, February 20, 2019
Updated: 7:05 PM, February 20, 2019
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HOUSTON - A fourth case of measles was reported in Houston on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases in the area up to six.

Harris County Public Health officials said a man between the ages of 15 and 24 was diagnosed in southeast Harris County...

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Source: https://www.ksat.com/health/first-me...in-san-antonio

First measles case confirmed in San Antonio
Information was turned over to Metropolitan Health District
By Ben Spicer - Web Producer, David Ibanez - Web - Managing Editor
Posted: 6:59 AM, March 06, 2019
Updated: 6:59 AM, March 06, 2019

SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio has its first confirmed case of the measles, a spokesperson for University Health System said Wednesday.

The case was confirmed in an outpatient and the information has been turned over to the Metropolitan Health District...

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Source: http://www.wbap.com/2019/03/11/confi...collin-county/

Confirmed Case of Measles in Collin County
Posted on March 11, 2019

COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) ? The Texas Health Department has confirmed a case of the measles in Collin County.

It?s the second case in North Texas this year. The first was confirmed in Denton County last month.

Last August, a Plano West Senior High School student came down with the virus.

There have been 11 reports of measles across Texas this year. That figure has already passed the nine confirmed cases in 2018...

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Source: https://www.easttexasmatters.com/new...nty/1859217480

2nd case of measles confirmed in Collin County
By: Sue Necessary
Posted: Mar 18, 2019 09:00 PM CDT
Updated: Mar 18, 2019 09:00 PM CDT

COLLIN COUNTY, Texas (KETK) - Health officials in Collin County have confirmed a second case of measles in the county.

An advisory by Collin County said the infected individual spent "a limited amount of time, while contagious," at a Kroger grocery store on North Preston Road in Prosper Friday between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.

The individual reported no other public locations. County officials are working to contact people in private locations with whom the infected individual may have come in contact...

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Source: http://access.tarrantcounty.com/cont...rrant%20County
First Measles Case for 2019 Confirmed in Tarrant County

Patient frequently traveled abroad

March 20, 2019 (Tarrant County, TX) ? Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) has confirmed a Tarrant County resident has tested positive for Measles. This is the first case of measles reported in Tarrant County in several years and it is not related to any other measles case in North Texas.

"This person recently travelled out of country to an area experiencing an increase in measles cases," said Vinny Taneja, Director of Tarrant County Public Health. "We are always concerned about the health of any resident who travels and returns to Tarrant County and shortly afterward develops signs or symptoms of a disease," said Taneja. "We are grateful for the cooperation we're receiving from everyone involved in this case and feel confident the public is safe."
Measles is an airborne disease spread by coughing and sneezing. It causes a reddish rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes. It usually lasts one to two weeks. The rash begins on the face and head and then proceeds downward and outward to the hands and feet. It fades in the same order it began, from head to feet.
The last recorded case of measles in Tarrant County was in January 2015.
TCPH reminds residents that measles is a vaccine-preventable disease. Adults who have received a measles vaccine series are considered immune. Those who have not been immunized against measles, or have never had measles, should contact their healthcare provider. Residents considering foreign travel should always check their health status beforehand.
Most people born in 1957 or after should have documentation of at least one dose of MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine or other evidence of immunity to measles. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends two doses of the vaccine. The first dose should be given at 12 months of age and the second between the ages of 4 to 6 years.
Here are some facts about measles.

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Source: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/a...g-total-to-14/

Two More Measles Cases Confirmed In Texas, Bringing Total To 14
The two most recent cases have been recorded in Bexar County and Tarrant County.
Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz | Posted on March 21, 2019, 2:56 PM (Last Updated: March 21, 2019, 4:11 PM)

Two more cases of measles have been confirmed in Texas, bringing the total to 14 as of March 21, 2019. In 2018 there were nine confirmed cases, and Texas had just one case of measles in 2017.

The two most recent cases are in Bexar County and Tarrant County.

The Bexar County case is associated with another measles case from Guadalupe County, according to the City of San Antonio?s Metropolitan Health District. The last recorded case of measles in Bexar County occurred in 2007.

The Tarrant County Public Health Department said its measles case isn?t linked to any other case in North Texas. The patient had traveled out of the United States to an area that?s experiencing an increase in measles cases. The last recorded case of measles in Tarrant County was in 2015...

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Source: https://patch.com/texas/dallas-ftwor...las-first-2017

Measles Case Reported In Dallas, First Since 2017
Measles is highly contagious and spread through the air when a person with measles coughs or sneezes.
By Fernando Alfonso, Patch Staff | Apr 5, 2019 7:00 am ET | Updated Apr 5, 2019 8:03 am ET

Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has confirmed its first case of measles in a Dallas resident since 2017. The individual was exposed to another confirmed measles case from Tarrant County at their workplace in Dallas County in March, DCHHS said in a news release.

There was not any additional public or workplace exposures since the patient stayed home during their period of potential contagiousness...

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Source: https://www.kbtx.com/content/news/He...508211721.html

Health officials investigating possible measles exposure at local restaurant
By Rusty Surette |
Posted: Sat 12:07 PM, Apr 06, 2019 |
Updated: Sat 2:52 PM, Apr 06, 2019

COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (KBTX) - The Indiana State Department of Health has confirmed local officials are looking into a possible case of measles exposure at a College Station restaurant...

...While investigating a confirmed case of measles in northern Indiana, authorities there learned of a possible risk of exposure at the Chuy's restaurant on Harvey Road at Highway 6 in College Station.

The possible exposure would have occurred on Friday, March 29, according to the Indiana State Department of Health.

Anyone who may have been exposed at this location should watch for symptoms until April 21.

The Brazos County Health Department confirms it is aware of the incident and is investigating. Local officials are working on more details that should be released soon...

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Source: https://www.kark.com/news/traveler-w...say/2022049328

Traveler who had connecting flight at DFW Airport tests positive for measles, officials say
Posted: May 23, 2019 03:24 PM CDT
Updated: May 23, 2019 03:24 PM CDT

DALLAS (NBCDFW)- A possible measles exposure has been identified after a traveler who went through DFW Airport tested positive for measles, according to Tarrant County Public Health officials.

The traveler had a connecting flight on May 15 and the exposure may have happened in these areas and times, according to the department: Terminal D customs area from 5:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., the Skylink (tram to terminals) from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Terminal A in the area of gate 8 from 6 p.m. to 10:50 p.m...

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Source: https://www.ktsm.com/news/two-cases-...ble-exposures/

Two cases of measles confirmed in El Paso; officials release locations of possible exposures
by: Aaron Bracamontes
Posted: Jul 10, 2019 / 02:53 PM MDT / Updated: Jul 10, 2019 / 02:53 PM MDT

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) ? A woman in her late 40?s and a toddler boy have tested positive for measles and El Paso health officials are warning residents who may have come into contact with them.

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health is asking anyone who visited the following places at the time listed to review his or her immunization status.

Thu, June 27: Neighborhood Walmart (10301 Alameda) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fri, June 28: Subway at Ft. Bliss (1333 Cassidy) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sat, June 29: Bassett Place Mall-Target, Kohl?s, Jewelry Box from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sun, June 30: Ft. Bliss PX, Exchange, Food Court from noon to 4:30 p.m.
Mon, July 1: Walmart at Americas (9441 Alameda) from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m.

If you were at these locations and develop a fever and rash, you should call your doctor immediately, health officials said in a news release...