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German Measles Scare Sparks Cleaning at Texas School

2/28/2025

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School Faces Measles Scare

A first-grade classroom at Legacy Traditional School in Cibolo, Texas, faced a scare with a reported case of German measles, leading to extensive cleaning efforts. Fortunately, the Texas Department of State Health Services reassured the community that no measles cases are present in the San Antonio area, despite over 100 cases reported statewide, heightening fears of potential outbreaks.

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Health Officials Warn

A tragic measles outbreak in Texas has claimed the first U.S. measles-related death in ten years, predominantly impacting unvaccinated children. With over 130 confirmed cases in Texas and New Mexico, health officials are sounding the alarm about the potential for further spread, as vaccination rates continue to drop, raising fears of future outbreaks in neighboring Louisiana.

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School Faces Measles Scare

A first-grade classroom at Legacy Traditional School in Cibolo, Texas, faced a scare with a reported case of German measles, leading to extensive cleaning efforts. Fortunately, the Texas Department of State Health Services reassured the community that no measles cases are present in the San Antonio area, despite over 100 cases reported statewide, heightening fears of potential outbreaks.

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