SAN ANTONIO — Texas health officials this week confirmed a measles case in a San Antonio-area county connected to the deadly outbreak that has gripped the state since the start of the year.
The case was reported in Bexar County. Texas Health and Human Services officials announced it on Tuesday, July 1.
According to a report from Texas Public Radio, it’s the first measles infection in Bexar County since 2019.
San Antonio Metropolitan Health District Director Dr. Claude Jacob told TPR that the case was an isolated infection that was reported on June 15. City health officials found there was no exposure to the public, and the state later confirmed the case was connected to the outbreak in West Texas.
Approximately 753 measles cases have been confirmed in Texas since late January, three more than a June 24 update.
Two school-aged children with no known underlying conditions and who lived in the outbreak area have died. They were both unvaccinated.
Those who believe they’ve been exposed to measles or are experiencing symptoms — which include high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes — should contact their local health care provider.
The best way to avoid measles is to get the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The first shot is recommended for children between 12 and 15 months old and the second between 4 and 6 years old.