Measles Outbreak In Texas: State Health Services Confirm 24 Cases Among Unvaccinated Residents

Texas has confirmed 24 cases of measles as of Tuesday, stated the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Measles Outbreak In Texas: State Health Services Confirms 24 Cases Among Unvaccinated Residents

Texas has reported 24 cases of measles as of Tuesday. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, 22 of the 24 infected individuals are children and all the patients are unvaccinated residents. as oer recent news reports, nine patients have been hospitalised. The state agency said on Tuesday, "Due to the highly contagious nature of this disease, additional cases are likely to occur in Gaines County and the surrounding communities."

Measles is known to primarily infect children but it can also infect adults. Some people may also get measles more than once in their lifetime. It's caused by the measles virus, which is part of the paramyxovirus family. The infection spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Measles is a highly infectious disease that can cause severe health issues. The measles virus is transmitted via respiratory droplets when an infected individual coughs or sneezes.

Symptoms Of Measles You Should Spot

• Early signs: High fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes.
• A characteristic red, blotchy rash typically appears a few days later, starting on the face and spreading to the rest of the body.
• White spots or Koplik spots inside the mouth are another hallmark symptom.
• Other symptoms can include fatigue, muscle aches, and sensitivity to light.