Mexia, measles and Texas

'Misreported':State Health Services reports no cases of measles or rubella in Mexia area
"There have been no recent cases of Rubella in that area and also no cases of measles," said a spokesperson for state health leaders.
State health officials say no reported cases of ‘German Measles’ in Mexia, Texas area
A state health official told KWTX there have been no reported cases of measles or rubella in the Mexia area. The announcement comes after Mexia ISD reported a case of measles within their district Thursday,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
Texas DSHS confirms reported case of measles in Mexia was 'false alarm'
Mexia ISD, east of Waco reported a measles case on Thursday. But the Texas Department of State Health Services says it doesn't have a confirmed case.
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.
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.
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Viral infection confirmed at Mexia ISD
A student at Mexia ISD is confirmed to have a viral infection, not measles. Confusion about students' illnesses caused the ...
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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 ...
'Miscommunication' leads to measles confusion in Central Texas
Rockwall and Mexia reported more confirmed cases of measles since the last updated case count was provided by DSHS.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 146 cases
The measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 146 cases with most infections reported among children and teenagers, according to new data released Friday.
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, ...
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 ...