Measles Outbreak Update: Cases, Hospitalizations, and Exposure Warnings in Texas

Measles Outbreak in Texas

• 📈 Texas is experiencing a significant measles outbreak, with 597 confirmed cases since late January.
• ⚠️ This number has increased by 36 since the last update, highlighting the ongoing spread.
• 🏥 62 patients have been hospitalized due to measles complications.

Fatalities and Vaccination Status

• 💔 Tragically, two school-aged children have died from measles.
• 🚫 These children were unvaccinated and had no known underlying health conditions.

Potential Exposure in Collin County

• 📍 Collin County officials have issued an exposure warning for three retail locations in Plano.
• 🛒 A person with measles visited the Walmart on Central Expressway on April 10th, 11th, and 12th.
• 🛍️ They also visited Ross Dress for Less on April 11th between 5 PM and 10 PM.
• 💸 Additionally, Dollar Tree was visited on the evening of April 12th.

Public Health Guidance

• 🧐 Individuals who were at these locations on the specified dates should monitor their symptoms through at least today.
• ⚠️ Pregnant, unvaccinated, or immunocompromised individuals are advised to contact their healthcare provider if they may have been exposed.