Fort Bend County Confirms First Measles Case Tied to International Travel
The case is unrelated to the ongoing West Texas outbreak, which has grown to 400 cases, highlighting the importance of vaccination efforts.
Overview
- A woman in Fort Bend County, Texas, has been diagnosed with measles, marking the county's first confirmed case of the disease.
- Health officials confirmed the case is linked to international travel and is not connected to the West Texas measles outbreak.
- The ongoing West Texas outbreak has now reached 400 cases, with two deaths and 42 hospitalizations, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals.
- Fort Bend County health authorities are conducting contact tracing to identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed to the infected woman.
- Public health officials continue to emphasize the critical role of the MMR vaccine, which provides 97% protection against measles with two doses.