Mexia, Texas and Measles

Measles case reported in Mexia ISD a 'false alarm,' state health officials say
A case of measles reported Thursday in Mexia Independent School District was a "false alarm," a Texas Department of State Health Services spokesperson said. The report was the result of a miscommunication,
Texas state health official disputes report of rubella in Mexia ISD
Mexia ISD updated its notice to the public about a possible measles exposure to say a school nurse confirmed it is a case of rubella.
Measles cases on the rise in Texas; False alarm in Mexia clarified
A recent incident in Mexia, initially suspected to be a measles case and later thought to be rubella, turned out to be a false alarm but has raised concerns about both viruses and its potential spread.
Texas DSHS: No confirmed case of rubella or measles in Mexia ISD
The Texas Department of State Health Services is trying to set the record straight about Mexia ISD, saying the school district incorrectly reported that it had a measles case and has no confirmed case of rubella.
State health officials say Mexia ISD report of Rubella not accurate
After first reporting a confirmed case of measles, Mexia ISD said it was actually Rubella. The state health department says neither is true.
State health officials say no reported cases of ‘German Measles’ in Mexia, Texas area
A state health official told KWTX there have been no reported cases of measles or rubella in the Mexia area. The announcement comes after Mexia ISD reported a case of measles within their district Thursday,
UPDATE: Health officials deny Mexia ISD viral infection case
Mexia ISD first reported a case of the measles, then changed the report to rubella. Now state health officials tell 25 News there is no viral infection case.
Mexia ISD says reported measles case was actually rubella, not measles
The Mexia ISD confirmed a rubella case, initially misreported as measles, due to a miscommunication with a parent.
Texas state health department confirms reported case of measles in Mexia was 'false alarm'
The Mexia Independent School District reported on its Facebook page they had a confirmed case of measles, which the health department later said was not the case.
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Measles case confirmed at Mexia ISD
According to officials of Mexia ISD, there has been one confirmed case of measles within the district. The announcement was made on Thursday afternoon.
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'Miscommunication' leads to measles confusion in Central Texas
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Measles cases up to 146 in Texas in the wake of first measles death in 10 years
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