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Unvaccinated Infant Tests Positive for Measles in Austin
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by Austintexas
· March 2, 2025
· 2 min read
Austin Public Health has confirmed the first case of measles in Travis County since 2019, involving an unvaccinated infant exposed to the virus overseas. Officials urge residents to ensure they are protected with the MMR vaccine as measles is highly contagious and can cause severe complications.
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Key takeaway “With measles now in our community, I urge everyone to ensure they are protected,” said Dr.
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Category: health ·
Published: March 2, 2025 ·
Source: Austintexas ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Austin Public Health has confirmed the first case of measles in Travis County since 2019, involving an unvaccinated infant exposed to the virus overseas. Officials urge residents to ensure they are protected with the MMR vaccine as measles is highly contagious and can cause severe complications.
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