Measles case confirmed in Northeast Tarrant County
By Bill Hanna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram | |
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
The resident spent the July Fourth weekend in the
"I do expect other cases," said
On
The Wichita Eaglereported Tuesday that 11 measles cases had been confirmed in
Here's what residents need to know:
How concerned should
"At this point, we've already made the contact with this person and we have been following up and monitoring those people this person has been in contact with," Jones said. "The good news is
What are symptoms?
Measles symptoms include a reddish rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes. Symptoms usually last one to two weeks. The rash typically begins on the face and head and then travels down and out to the hands and feet, then fades in the same order, from head to feet. Jones said the diseasei often starts with a sore throat and then the patient gets a fever before developing the rash.
How long is the incubation period?
Up to 21 days.
How many cases do we typically see in
Zero.
Have we had recent local outbreaks?
Yes. Last August, there were 16 measles cases in
How many measles cases have there been this year across
There have been 580 cases of measles nationwide in 20 states, including
Where can I get immunized?
If you have insurance, you should go to your primary care doctor.
What if I don't have insurance?
Vaccinations are available at
Do children need to have their vaccinations up to date before school starts?
Yes. Back-to-school immunization programs will be held countywide in August. For information, call 817-238-4448.
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