Fort Bend County Confirms First Measles Case of 2025

Measles Outbreak Update

• ⚠️ Fort Bend County has confirmed its first case of measles in 2025, announced by Fort Bend County Health and Human Services.
• 🗺️ This case is not linked to the West Texas outbreak and involves a woman in her 50s or 60s who traveled internationally.

Public Health Response

• 🔍 Fort Bend County's Health and Human Services Department is investigating the case to identify potential exposures and limit the spread.
• 🗣️ Health officials emphasize that measles is extremely infectious, with exposure possible even after an infected person has left a room.

Prevention and Symptoms

• 💉 The local health authority stresses that vaccination is the safest, most effective way to protect against measles.
• 🤒 Symptoms to watch for include high fever, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, and a rash that typically starts on the face and spreads.
• 🏥 If you suspect exposure or symptoms, isolate yourself and contact your healthcare provider before testing.
• 🔗 More information on symptoms and vaccination locations is available at khou.com or by texting 'measles' to 713-526-4243.