US EditionFort Bend County confirms first case of the measles
- On Sunday in 2025, Fort Bend County Health and Human Services in Texas announced the county's first confirmed measles case of the year, involving a woman between 50 and 60 years old with recent international travel history.
- The announcement comes amid rising measles cases globally and in Australia, where declining vaccination rates and the withdrawal of US funding from measles surveillance networks are increasing the risk of outbreaks.
- FBCHHS and health officials are actively investigating the case, notifying potential contacts, and urging residents to check immunization records, get vaccinated if necessary, and stay vigilant for measles symptoms, which include high fever , cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, rash, and Koplik spots.
- Fort Bend County Judge KP George stated, "Your safety and well-being remain my top priority," while health officials, including Dr. Gale-Lowe, emphasized that vaccination is the best protection against measles, a highly contagious but preventable disease.
- The current health condition of the woman and the details of her international travel are under investigation, and residents are advised to isolate themselves and contact healthcare providers by phone if they believe they've been exposed to measles.
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Fort Bend County health officials report measles case associated with international travel
The case involves a woman between the ages of 50-60, according to the Fort Bend Health and Human Services department, which said the case is associated with recent international travel and not the outbreak in West Texas, which reached 400 cases as of Friday.
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