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US measles outbreak: Texas County reports cases among untouched children
The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported the outbreak of measles among unnatural school children in Gaens County. Health officials say they are investigating other potential cases between close contacts to treat people quickly and prevent the virus from spreading further.

Symptoms usually develop after about eight to 12 days when you are in contact with someone with measles
The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported the outbreak of measles in the Gains County among the unique school children with symptoms starting in the last two weeks. It comes after confirmation of Houston Health Department Two measles cases in Harris County Residents – The first measles cases have been reported in the state since 2023.
The health warning was indicated by DSHS on 23 January, and since then nine confirmed and three possible cases have been announced. According to officials, there is also the department Examination of other possible cases In close contacts to quickly treat people and prevent the virus from spreading further.
Measles is a highly infectious disease that causes fever, a red rash, cough and water eyes. Some people may have serious complications.
Health warning issued by Texas state officials
In his health warning summary, DSHS has “advised his local health department to report any suspicious cases immediately, preferably while the patient is in your presence.”
According to US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023-2024 school year saw High number of vaccine exemption For kindergarten, 3.3 percent.
What is measles?
Measles, or rubola, is a viral disease that causes fever and rash and spreads through the air when there is a person with measles, cough or sneezing. According to experts, there is no medical treatment for measles, and you have to let the virus run your course. However, to get the best security vaccine against measles.
While doctors say that since the vaccine was introduced, measles is not as common as before the vaccination rate has declined, there have been outbreaks in recent years.
Due to a successful vaccination program, measles was terminated in the US by approximately 2000. However, there are cases and outbreaks.
Measles symptoms and symptoms
Doctors say that symptoms usually develop after about eight to 12 days when you come in contact with someone with measles. But it has happened many times that it takes 21 days or a month to develop symptoms after exposure. The most common measles symptoms include:
- High fever
- Fatigue and fatigue
- A barkey cough
- Red blood eyes
- a runny nose
- Throat
- White spots in your mouth
- Muscle pain
According to experts, a few days after these symptoms begin, you will develop a red, smear grain that spreads from your face to the rest of your body. The rash itself lasts for about seven to 10 days. The rash starts as a flat red spots on your face and then moves downwards to cover your entire body. Then, small raised white spots may appear above the red rash that later join together as the rash goes under your body.
Which virus causes measles?
Khasra is caused by Morbibirus, an extremely infectious aerial virus, which means that it spreads through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, sneezes, or talks. If you breathe in particles from someone that has measles, then you can also get measles. These drops can descend on the surfaces and can also spread in this way. Is spread by measles:
- Share food or drink with someone with measles.
- Kissing someone who is measles.
- Hand shaking, holding hands, or hugging someone with measles.
- Touching the surface with viruses and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.
- From pregnant women to their children
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