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Pima County Health Department concerned about measles outbreak
The Pima County Health Department is warning the community about measles as Texas reported its first death from the highly contagious disease.
Health officials say Orange County infant with measles traveled through LAX in early January
Health officials on Tuesday advised the public that a child from Orange County with a confirmed case of measles traveled through Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month.
First case of measles reported in Rockwall County, health officials say
The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed the first case of measles in Rockwall County. ROCKWALL COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed the first case of measles in Rockwall County, according to a news release.
Texas, local health officials confirm first measles-related death in Lubbock County
Nearly a month after the first reported case of measles in the South Plains, health officials have confirmed the first death due to the outbreak.
Health officials confirm case of measles in Kentucky adult
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Health officials confirmed a case of measles in a Kentucky adult. Officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health and Franklin County Health Department made the announcement Wednesday. The adult had recently traveled internationally to an area with ongoing measles transmission, the health departments said.
Confirmed case of measles reported in Rockwall County
Dr. Dirk Perritt, with the Rockwall County Health Authority, said all direct contacts with the individual have been notified for observation. Officials do not believe this case is related to the outbreak in West Texas and "the situation is being closely monitored.
Confirmed measles case in Rockwall County sparks health concerns
Officials said this confirmed case is not related to the outbreak in West Texas and "is being closely monitored." According to Rockwall County Emergency Management Coordinator Jarrod Rosson, this individual contracted measles while overseas and became sick when they returned home.
Rockwall County reports first measles case in North Texas
Rockwall County officials announced Wednesday afternoon that a resident of the county has tested positive for measles. Officials also said in their announcement that they believed this has no connection to the measles outbreak in West Texas.
Measles case confirmed in unvaccinated adult in Rockwall County
Health officials revealed an adult living in Rockwall County tested positive for measles this month after traveling out of the country. They say he was not vaccinated.
An Unvaccinated Child Has Died From Measles. What to Know About the West Texas Outbreak
Here’s what to know about the outbreak after the first U.S. death since 2015 from the highly contagious—but ...
First measles death reported in West Texas outbreak was unvaccinated child, officials say
The Texas Department of State Health Services on Wednesday confirmed the death. DSHS said the patient was an unvaccinated ...
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Health officials warn of potential measles exposure at LAX
An infant infected with the highly contagious disease was at the airport last week. Here's what you need to know.
Kentucky health officials identify measles case in Commonwealth
The Kentucky Department of Public Health and the Franklin County Health Department said a Kentuckian went to a gym in Frankfort while infectious.
Measles outbreak in Texas surpasses 100 cases, health officials urging MMR vaccine
State and local health officials are urging individuals to receive MMR vaccine as Texas reaches 124 cases this week. Here is ...
Pima County Health Department closely watching measles outbreak
The Pima County Health Department is warning the community about measles as Texas reported the first death from the highly contagious disease in a decade.
Measles cases are growing across Texas. How to check for measles symptoms
Measles cases has risen to 124 across several counties in West Texas, and health officials are seeing no clear end in sight ...
Pharmacy teams with The United Family prepared to help community as measles cases continue to rise
With the recent measles outbreak in West Texas, The United Family issued a news release Wednesday that United Supermarkets, ...