Mexia, Texas and Measles

Measles case reported in Mexia ISD a 'false alarm,' state health officials say
A case of measles reported Thursday in Mexia Independent School District was a "false alarm," a Texas Department of State Health Services spokesperson said. The report was the result of a miscommunication,
Measles cases on the rise in Texas; False alarm in Mexia clarified
A recent incident in Mexia, initially suspected to be a measles case and later thought to be rubella, turned out to be a false alarm but has raised concerns about both viruses and its potential spread.
Texas state health official disputes report of rubella in Mexia ISD
Mexia ISD updated its notice to the public about a possible measles exposure to say a school nurse confirmed it is a case of rubella.
Texas DSHS: No confirmed case of rubella or measles in Mexia ISD
The Texas Department of State Health Services is trying to set the record straight about Mexia ISD, saying the school district incorrectly reported that it had a measles case and has no confirmed case of rubella.
State health officials say Mexia ISD report of Rubella not accurate
After first reporting a confirmed case of measles, Mexia ISD said it was actually Rubella. The state health department says neither is true.
Mexia ISD addresses measles case confusion
Mexia ISD is addressing what the district thought was the first confirmed case of the measles in Central Texas. Instead, it was a case of the German measles, also known as Rubella.
Mexia ISD says reported measles case was actually rubella, not measles
The Mexia ISD confirmed a rubella case, initially misreported as measles, due to a miscommunication with a parent.
Texas state health department confirms reported case of measles in Mexia was 'false alarm'
The Mexia Independent School District reported on its Facebook page they had a confirmed case of measles, which the health department later said was not the case.
Mexia ISD confirms case of measles, closes for cleaning
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Measles case confirmed at Mexia ISD
According to officials of Mexia ISD, there has been one confirmed case of measles within the district. The announcement was made on Thursday afternoon.
Mexia ISD students to resume classes March 3 following district nurses' confirmed case of ‘German Measles’
A state health official told KWTX the reported case of measles at Mexia ISD was a “false alarm,” but the school district on ...
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Mexia ISD classes, extracurricular activities to resume as normal following deep clean of facilities, buses
Extracurricular activities, classes, and athletic events on Friday were cancelled out of an abundance of caution after a ...
MMR vaccine: What does it protect against other than measles?
The vaccine is the only way to prevent measles, but it also prevents other illnesses. The other “M” stands for mumps, and the ...
State health officials clarify no rubella cases in Central Texas + MMR vaccination tracker
State health officials insisted on Friday that there have been no confirmed cases of rubella or measles in Central Texas. On Thursday, Mexia ISD reported a confirmed case of rubella, also known as ...
Measles cases up to 146 in Texas in the wake of first measles death in 10 years
The Texas measles outbreak is up to 146 cases in 9 counties. DSHS has disputed reports of cases in Mexia ISD, Cibolo and ...
As Texas measles outbreak grows, here's what to know about the disease, vaccines and response
The measles outbreak in Texas has quickly grown to 146 cases. One child has died. NBC News answers readers' questions about ...
March of Dimes: Measles Outbreak in Texas Claims the Life of a Child, Underscoring the Urgent Need for Immunization
An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has tragically died from measles, marking the first measles-related death in the US since 2015. This case is part of an ongoing outbreak in western Texas, ...