The measles outbreak in Texas is growing quickly, but there have been no confirmed cases in McLennan County at this time. According to ABC News, the number of measles cases has increased to 159, leaving 22 people hospitalized. Measles is highly contagious, however, it is preventable with vaccines.
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A recent measles outbreak in the United States raised concerns about the disease, but according to local medical experts, Baylor students have little reason to worry.
Noses run, eyes water and fevers burn as an unusual disease hits Tarrant County in Texas.
A recent measles outbreak in Tarrant County made international headlines this week with 16 confirmed cases of the virus, said a public health statement from the Tarrant County website on Thursday. The confirmed cases are no longer infectious, the statement said, but additional reports have been received of rash and fever illnesses.
“Tarrant County Public Health is investigating these reports,” the statement said.