Mexia, measles and Health care

'Misreported':State Health Services reports no cases of measles or rubella in Mexia area
"There have been no recent cases of Rubella in that area and also no cases of measles," said a spokesperson for state health leaders.
Measles case reported in Mexia ISD a 'false alarm,' state health officials say
A case of measles reported Thursday in Mexia Independent School District was a "false alarm," a Texas Department of State Health Services spokesperson said. The report was the result of a miscommunication,
Measles cases on the rise in Texas; False alarm in Mexia clarified
A recent incident in Mexia, initially suspected to be a measles case and later thought to be rubella, turned out to be a false alarm but has raised concerns about both viruses and its potential spread.
Texas DSHS: No confirmed case of rubella or measles in Mexia ISD
The Texas Department of State Health Services is trying to set the record straight about Mexia ISD, saying the school district incorrectly reported that it had a measles case and has no confirmed case of rubella.
Texas state health official disputes report of rubella in Mexia ISD
Mexia ISD updated its notice to the public about a possible measles exposure to say a school nurse confirmed it is a case of rubella.
State health officials say no reported cases of ‘German Measles’ in Mexia, Texas area
A state health official told KWTX there have been no reported cases of measles or rubella in the Mexia area. The announcement comes after Mexia ISD reported a case of measles within their district Thursday,
Mexia ISD says reported measles case was actually rubella, not measles
The Mexia ISD confirmed a rubella case, initially misreported as measles, due to a miscommunication with a parent.
State health officials say Mexia ISD report of Rubella not accurate
After first reporting a confirmed case of measles, Mexia ISD said it was actually Rubella. The state health department says neither is true.
'Miscommunication' leads to measles confusion in Central Texas
Rockwall and Mexia reported more confirmed cases of measles since the last updated case count was provided by DSHS.
More measles cases reported in Texas: Latest data and everything we know
The main measles outbreak has been in the South Plains region of West Texas, where 124 cases have been confirmed. Most of the cases have been among unvaccinated children, although five people who are vaccinated have been among the cases, according to health officials.
Mexia ISD confirms case of measles in district, first case in Central Texas
Superintendent Ryder Appleton stated that, for privacy reasons, additional details about the case cannot be released at this time.
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Viral infection confirmed at Mexia ISD
A student at Mexia ISD is confirmed to have a viral infection, not measles. Confusion about students' illnesses caused the ...
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Mexia ISD classes, extracurricular activities to resume as normal following deep clean of facilities, buses
Extracurricular activities, classes, and athletic events on Friday were cancelled out of an abundance of caution after a ...
Measles cases up to 146 in Texas in the wake of first measles death in 10 years
The Texas measles outbreak is up to 146 cases in 9 counties. DSHS has disputed reports of cases in Mexia ISD, Cibolo and ...
At the center of Texas measles outbreak, a by-the-numbers look at high rates of vaccine exemptions
Gaines County in West Texas is at the heart of the ongoing measles outbreak. Non-medical vaccine exemption rates there are ...
March of Dimes: Measles Outbreak in Texas Claims the Life of a Child, Underscoring the Urgent Need for Immunization
An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has tragically died from measles, marking the first measles-related death in the US since 2015. This case is part of an ongoing outbreak in western Texas, ...