Montgomery County Confirms 4th Measles Case as Unvaccinated Woman Is Hospitalized
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Updated · KTRK-TV · Jul 22
Montgomery County Confirms 4th Measles Case as Unvaccinated Woman Is Hospitalized
3 articles · Updated · KTRK-TV · Jul 22
Summary
A fourth Montgomery County resident has tested positive for measles, and the newest patient — a woman in her 20s or 30s — is hospitalized.
All 4 cases are in the same family and were traced to contact with a confirmed measles patient who traveled to Texas from out of state; none of the four had been vaccinated.
Measles can linger in indoor air for up to 2 hours after an infected person leaves, and symptoms usually appear 1 to 2 weeks after exposure.
Montgomery County urged anyone with possible exposure or symptoms — including fever above 101, cough, runny nose, irritated eyes and rash — to call a healthcare provider before seeking care.
The health department said the 2-dose MMR vaccine is about 97% effective and stressed immunization as imported cases continue to reintroduce a disease the U.S. declared eliminated in 2000.