By Natalie Frels
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Might 20, 2025
SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Hays County Well being Division (HCHD) was notified {that a} Kyle resident examined optimistic for measles by the Texas Division of State Well being Providers (DSHS). The person is taken into account unvaccinated as a result of they had been unable to offer documentation of receiving the measles vaccine. The person was contagious starting Thursday Might 11, 2025, till Might 19, 2025. The person has obtained care, and public well being officers are working to establish and notify people who might have been uncovered. People who had been on the locations on the instances listed beneath could also be susceptible to growing measles as a consequence of publicity to this particular person. Whereas the person was not thought of infectious throughout visits to the listed areas earlier than Might 11, these areas are being included out of an abundance of warning because of the small risk of early transmission. Might 10, 2025 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM Kohls – Sephora 20185 Market Ave, Kyle, TX 78640 Might 10, 2025 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM H-E-B Plus 5401 Farm to Market 1626, Kyle, TX 78640 Might 13, 2025 11:47 AM- 2:23 PM CommuniCare- Kyle Clinic 2810 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX 78640 Might 13, 2025 8:00 AM- 1:00 PM Texas Division of Public Security 1400 N IH 35, San Marcos, TX 78666 Might 16, 2025 12:50 PM- 5:30 PM Ascension Seton Hays 6001 Kyle Parkway, Kyle, TX 78640 In collaboration with DSHS, people who might have been uncovered might be notified by their respective native well being authority. HCHD, DSHS and different native well being companies are working carefully collectively to research the potential contacts. “Our division has totally ready for the prospect of a optimistic measles case inside the county. We’ve got discovered from the numerous classes recognized from the measles publicity in February of this yr,” Gonzales stated. “We’re working carefully with the healthcare suppliers and companies uncovered to make sure the security of their sufferers and prospects. The well being and security of our residents is our precedence. Our focus might be guaranteeing those that are uncovered are notified and able to taking the right precautions for his or her well being and to stop the additional publicity of different people.” HCHD will contact people who find themselves recognized to have been involved with the one who later examined optimistic for measles to offer steering and conduct case investigations. Ninety % of people who find themselves not vaccinated or haven’t had a earlier measles an infection will develop into contaminated with the virus. If a person has signs, they need to contact their major care supplier, an pressing care or an emergency room to arrange an appointment and quarantine for 4 days after the onset of a rash. Individuals who had been within the aforementioned areas throughout the specified instances ought to: Evaluation their immunization and medical data to find out if they’re protected in opposition to measles an infection. Individuals who haven’t had measles an infection or obtained measles immunization beforehand might not be shielded from the measles virus and will discuss with a well being care supplier about receiving measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization. Contact and notify their well being care supplier as quickly as doable a few potential publicity if they’re pregnant, have an toddler or have a weakened immune system no matter vaccination historical past. Monitor themselves for sickness with fever and/or an unexplained rash from 4 days to 21 days after their publicity (the time interval when signs might develop). If signs develop, keep at residence and keep away from faculty, work and any giant gatherings. Name a healthcare supplier instantly. Don’t enter a well being care facility earlier than calling and making them conscious of your measles publicity and signs. The well being division can help healthcare suppliers in appropriately diagnosing and managing your care. Submit-exposure prophylaxis: Submit-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) refers to medical therapy given after somebody has been uncovered to a contagious illness, on this case measles, with the objective of stopping an infection or decreasing the severity of sickness. PEP is handiest when administered as quickly as doable after publicity and may considerably decrease the chance of growing the illness. There are two major types of PEP for measles: the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine and immune globulin (IG), every applicable for various conditions. MMR Vaccine as post-exposure prophylaxis: The Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine can present safety if administered inside 72 hours (3 days) of the preliminary publicity. This selection is beneficial for many wholesome people aged 6 months and older who haven’t been absolutely vaccinated or whose immunity is unsure. Immune Globulin (IG) IG is a preparation of antibodies that gives momentary safety in opposition to measles. It may be administered after publicity to assist stop or reduce the severity of the illness, particularly in people who find themselves at larger danger of great sickness. Immune globulin (IG) might supply safety when given inside 6 days of publicity. IG is usually reserved for infants, pregnant people with out immunity or those that are immunocompromised. Should you assume you will have been in shut contact with somebody who has measles and are uncertain of your immunity: Contact your healthcare supplier as quickly as doable to seek out out if post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is acceptable for you and which sort (MMR vaccine or immune globulin) is greatest primarily based in your age, well being standing, and vaccination historical past. You can too name the Hays County Well being Division at (512) 393-5520 for added steering or help. In case you are a resident of Travis County who was uncovered, please contact Austin Public Well being at (512) 972-5555. For extra data go to: https://www.hayscountytx.gov/current-public-health-situations . The positioning will proceed to be up to date as extra data is offered. About Measles Measles spreads simply by means of the air when an contaminated individual breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes. The virus can keep within the air and on surfaces for 2 hours, even after the contaminated individual has left. The contaminated individual can unfold the illness as much as 4 days earlier than a measles rash seems and as much as 4 days after the rash seems. If different folks breathe the contaminated air or contact the contaminated floor, then contact their eyes, noses or mouths, they’ll develop into contaminated. Widespread signs for measles embody: Excessive fever (as excessive as 105°F) Cough Runny nostril Purple and watery eyes Tiny white spots which will seem contained in the mouth 2-3 days after signs start Rash 3-5 days after different indicators of sickness. The “measles rash” usually begins on the face after which spreads right down to the remainder of the physique Measles will be prevented with a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR or MMRV). The MMR vaccine protects in opposition to three illnesses: measles, mumps and rubella. The MMRV vaccine protects in opposition to 4 illnesses: measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox). They’re administered in two doses and are extremely efficient: two doses are 97% efficient in opposition to measles and one dose is 93% efficient. The unfold of measles will be prevented if two-dose protection of vaccine stays at 95% or above locally. For extra data on measles, go to: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vaccine-preventable-diseases/vaccine-preventable-disease-conditions/measles-rubeola . Most well being insurances cowl the price of the MMR and MMRV vaccine. Insured individuals ought to test with their physician or native pharmacy to see what vaccines are supplied. Uninsured or underinsured kids and adults can entry free or low-cost vaccines at clinics enrolled within the Vaccines for Kids (TVFC) and Grownup Security Web program (ASN). (See connected checklist of TVFC suppliers and {qualifications} for the TVFC program in Hays County). People who don’t qualify for TVFC and who shouldn’t have insurance coverage can go to a Federally Certified Well being Middle. The FQHC for Hays County is CommuniCare. About Hays County Well being Division Hays County Well being Division is the native well being authority for Hays County. The Well being Division gives Immunization, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted An infection providers and conducts public well being prevention and intervention programming. For extra details about the division: www.hayscountytx.gov/health-department