By Natalie Frels
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Could 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 supply documentation of receiving the measles vaccine. The person was contagious starting Thursday Could 11, 2025, till Could 19, 2025. The person has acquired 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 occasions listed beneath could also be vulnerable to creating 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 Could 11, these areas are being included out of an abundance of warning as a result of small risk of early transmission. Could 10, 2025 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM Kohls – Sephora 20185 Market Ave, Kyle, TX 78640 Could 10, 2025 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM H-E-B Plus 5401 Farm to Market 1626, Kyle, TX 78640 Could 13, 2025 11:47 AM- 2:23 PM CommuniCare- Kyle Clinic 2810 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX 78640 Could 13, 2025 8:00 AM- 1:00 PM Texas Division of Public Security 1400 N IH 35, San Marcos, TX 78666 Could 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 will probably be notified by their respective native well being authority. HCHD, DSHS and different native well being businesses are working carefully collectively to research the potential contacts. “Our division has totally ready for the possibility of a optimistic measles case throughout the county. We’ve discovered from the various classes recognized from the measles publicity in February of this 12 months,” Gonzales stated. “We’re working carefully with the healthcare suppliers and companies uncovered to make sure the security of their sufferers and clients. The well being and security of our residents is our precedence. Our focus will probably be making certain those that are uncovered are notified and able to taking the right precautions for his or her well being and to forestall the additional publicity of different people.” HCHD will contact people who find themselves recognized to have been involved with the one that later examined optimistic for measles to supply steering and conduct case investigations. Ninety p.c of people who find themselves not vaccinated or haven’t had a earlier measles an infection will turn out to be contaminated with the virus. If a person has signs, they need to contact their main 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 occasions ought to: Overview their immunization and medical information to find out if they’re protected in opposition to measles an infection. Individuals who haven’t had measles an infection or acquired measles immunization beforehand will not be protected against the measles virus and may speak 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 potential 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 dwelling and keep away from college, 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. Put up-exposure prophylaxis: Put up-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) refers to medical therapy given after somebody has been uncovered to a contagious illness, on this case measles, with the purpose of stopping an infection or lowering the severity of sickness. PEP is only when administered as quickly as potential after publicity and might considerably decrease the chance of creating the illness. There are two main 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 advisable 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 short-term safety in opposition to measles. It may be administered after publicity to assist forestall or reduce the severity of the illness, particularly in people who find themselves at increased threat of great sickness. Immune globulin (IG) might provide safety when given inside 6 days of publicity. IG is often reserved for infants, pregnant people with out immunity or those that are immunocompromised. When you suppose you could have been in shut contact with somebody who has measles and are uncertain of your immunity: Contact your healthcare supplier as quickly as potential to seek out out if post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is acceptable for you and which sort (MMR vaccine or immune globulin) is greatest based mostly in your age, well being standing, and vaccination historical past. It’s also possible to name the Hays County Well being Division at (512) 393-5520 for extra 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 info go to: https://www.hayscountytx.gov/current-public-health-situations . The location will proceed to be up to date as extra info is on the market. About Measles Measles spreads simply by way of the air when an contaminated particular person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes. The virus can keep within the air and on surfaces for 2 hours, even after the contaminated particular person has left. The contaminated particular person 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 individuals breathe the contaminated air or contact the contaminated floor, then contact their eyes, noses or mouths, they’ll turn out to be contaminated. Widespread signs for measles embody: Excessive fever (as excessive as 105°F) Cough Runny nostril Pink 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 might be prevented with a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR or MMRV). The MMR vaccine protects in opposition to three ailments: measles, mumps and rubella. The MMRV vaccine protects in opposition to 4 ailments: 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 might be prevented if two-dose protection of vaccine stays at 95% or above locally. For extra info 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 verify with their physician or native pharmacy to see what vaccines are supplied. Uninsured or underinsured youngsters and adults can entry free or low-cost vaccines at clinics enrolled within the Vaccines for Youngsters (TVFC) and Grownup Security Web program (ASN). (See hooked up checklist of TVFC suppliers and {qualifications} for the TVFC program in Hays County). People who don’t qualify for TVFC and who would not have insurance coverage can go to a Federally Certified Well being Heart. 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 supplies 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