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Leander’s school -age children have been positive for measles, the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Public Health, confirmed that it was confirmed.
A school official confirmed that the child attended the Bar W Elementary School of the Liberty Hill ISD.
Williamson County and the Urban Health District said this is the first measles in County this year.
This child has been contagious since Thursday, May 15 and can continue until Saturday, May 24. It is currently being isolated and recovered at home. The agency said In the press release We are working with school officials and State Department of Texas to inform the exposed people.
The agency did not share information about where the child had traveled recently or the vaccination status. The family said it decided not to provide health officials with specific details.
Health officials are exposed to monitoring Measles symptomsHeat, cough, runny nose, snow with water, white spots and skin rashes in your mouth. If symptoms develop, you can contact the medical service provider before entering the hospital and take appropriate measures for medical workers.
Those who have pregnancy, infants or reduce immunity should consider medical service providers about preemptive treatment.
Measles are one of the most infectious diseases and can cause serious complications. According to the disease control and prevention center. Measles-Pump-Rubela vaccines provide the best protection for the virus. According to government agencies, the standard 2 dose, which is 97% of people in childhood, is 97% effective in preventing infection.
Hayes County announced the first measles of the year on Tuesday. Travis County also saw two regional measles in the first and April in February.
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