Officials investigating 2nd reported measles case in Travis County
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Public Health said it is investigating a reported case of measles in a vaccinated adult who officials believe was exposed to the virus while traveling in the U.S.
"The Travis County resident is isolating with mild symptoms," APH said in its release.
This case would be considered the second case in Travis County this year. In February, Austin reported its first measles case since 2019. Officials said at the time they believed the unvaccinated infant was exposed to the disease while traveling overseas.
The state has 646 confirmed cases, with most of those coming from an outbreak in West Texas, the Texas Department of State Health Services said on Friday.
Two "school-aged," unvaccinated children have died during the outbreak, DSHS said.
In the press release, APH provided a list of believed exposure locations. Officials said anyone who is unvaccinated and pregnant or immunocompromised and who visited any of these locations at the time listed below should contact their health care provider.
Exposure locations
- Office Building 300 Colorado Street | Wednesday, April 16, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Maaribu (Coffee Shop) 1413 S 1st Street | Thursday, April 17, 8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Curra’s (Restaurant) 614 E Oltorf Street | Thursday, April 17, 5:45 – 9:30 p.m.
- Starbucks | 1920 E Riverside Drive | Friday, April 18, 10:08 a.m. - 12:08 p.m.
- UPS Store | 2407 S Congress Ave STE E | Saturday, April 19, 1 – 5 p.m.
- Hestia | 607 W 3rd St #105 | Saturday, April 19, 5:45 – 11 p.m.
- Walgreens | 1920 E Riverside Drive Bldg B | Sunday, April 20, 8:45 – 12 p.m.
- Pueblo Viejo | 2410 E Riverside Drive Ste. H-8 | Sunday, April 20, 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- CareNow | 1920 E Riverside Dr Suite A110 | Sunday, April 20, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Symptoms appear seven to 14 days after contact with the measles. APH said these are the common symptoms:
- Fever
- Cough
- Rash
- Red, watery eyes
- Runny nose
- Small white spots inside the mouth and throat