Second native measles case reported in Austin

A Travis County grownup is isolating after testing optimistic for measles, Austin Public Well being officers introduced Friday. It’s the second confirmed native case of the virus this yr.

APH representatives mentioned the sick particular person might have been uncovered to the virus whereas touring in the US.

“The affected person visited a state outdoors of Texas that’s experiencing an increase in measles circumstances,” APH spokesperson William Malm mentioned.

The person was reportedly vaccinated in opposition to measles, a extremely contagious illness that may have extreme issues. Sometimes, two doses of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine presents 97% safety in opposition to the measles virus, based on the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention.

“Whereas a vaccinated individual can nonetheless get measles, they’re extra more likely to expertise gentle signs and are much less more likely to unfold it,” Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin-Travis County well being authority, mentioned in an announcement. “We think about measles to be some of the contagious viruses we all know and getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to guard your self.”

Walkes mentioned people who find themselves vaccinated ought to verify with their medical doctors to see if they need to get a booster dose.

APH shared places the place the sick individual might have uncovered others. These embody:

• Workplace constructing at 300 Colorado St., Wednesday, April 16
• Maaribu Espresso Store, 1413 S. First St., Thursday, April 17, 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 
• Curra’s Restaurant, 614 E. Oltorf St., 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 Retailer 2407 S, Congress Ave., Suite E, Saturday, April 19, 1 – 5 p.m. 
• Hestia (restaurant), 607 W. Third 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 Restaurant, 2410 E. Riverside Drive, Suite H-8, Sunday, April 20, 8:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
• CareNow, 1920 E. Riverside Drive, Suite A110, Sunday, April 20, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

APH mentioned extra places could possibly be added to the checklist as contact tracing continues.

Individuals who have been on the listed places through the timeframe recognized ought to monitor for signs together with rash, cough and fever, via Could 11, APH mentioned. Those that are pregnant and unvaccinated, or typically immunocompromised, and visited these places throughout these instances ought to contact their medical doctors now.

In late February, APH introduced a measles case in an unvaccinated toddler, who contracted the virus whereas touring internationally with household. No extra exposures have been introduced following that case.

In the meantime, a measles outbreak is ongoing in West Texas, the place greater than 600 folks have examined optimistic this yr. Sixty-four of these people have been hospitalized. In accordance with the Texas Division of State Well being Providers, the overwhelming majority of these circumstances contain individuals who weren’t vaccinated or have an unknown vaccination standing.