Denton County reports its second case of measles during Texas outbreak
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Denton County Public Health officials have reported the second case of measles in the county, according to a news release on Monday, May 5.
The infected person is a child with an unknown vaccination status and a recent history of international travel, according to the release.
The patient was not admitted to a hospital and is recovering at home.
No known public exposures are associated with this case, health officials said.
Health officials said when they announced the county’s first measles case on Wednesday, April 30, that an infected adult Denton County resident with an unknown vaccination status visited locations including a Texas Rangers game at Globe Life Field and Texas Live! in Arlington, a church, and several restaurants while contagious.
“As we report a second case of measles in Denton County this year, we want to remind the public that vaccination is the best protection against this highly contagious disease,” Dr. Matt Richardson, director of public health, said in the release. “With cases on the rise globally, it’s especially important to ensure your immunizations are up to date.”
Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, officials said. Those most at risk for contracting measles are the unvaccinated and those who are receiving treatment or have conditions that impact the immune system.
The common measles symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and red or watery eyes. Small white spots often form in the mouth after two to three days and flat, red spots often form on the face and spread downward after three to five days.
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